keep in line

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Verb
1. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "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"
(synonym) manipulate, control
(hypernym) interact
(hyponym) tease

obey the rules, conform, stay in line The manager expects us to keep in line, not cause problems.