keep under

Verb

Meaning

keep under (third-person singular simple present keeps under, present participle keeping under, simple past and past participle kept under)

(transitive) To hold in subjection; hence, to oppress.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

cow hold down beat down

Examples

Despite more than £9 million sent to help the Island, Robert Jenrick, secretary of state for housing, communities and local government minister, has said he will keep under review whether more money is required and if it is, they will bring it forward. Source: Internet

But, there are a few things you should never keep under your bed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

keep unaltered keep unaware keep unchanged keep under control keep under guard keep under observation