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keep in line
Found in thesaurus: interact
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keep in line
keep in line
v : 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" [syn: manipulate, control]
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keep in line
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
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keep in line
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keep + Nombre + in line
(v.) = mantener a raya.
Ex: Queen bees use mind control to keep young workers in line by secreting a scent that prevents worker bees from learning, according to new research.
Ex: Queen bees use mind control to keep young workers in line by secreting a scent that prevents worker bees from learning, according to new research.
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keep in line
obey the rules, conform, stay in line The manager expects us to keep in line, not cause problems.
