Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keep in line

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.26 in modern English

Syllables: keep- in -line
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

v

maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

Example Sentences

"She manipulates her boss"
"She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"
"The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"
"she keeps in line"

Synonyms

manipulate control

Questions

What does keep in line mean?: maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

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