keep in line

VERB

restrain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confine constrain control curb curtail detain deter govern hamper hinder inhibit keep down kill limit prevent repress restrict subdue suppress

STRONG

arrest bind bridle chain check circumscribe contain control cool cork debar delimit direct fetter gag guide harness hold impound imprison jail keep manacle muzzle pinion proscribe stay

WEAK

bottle up box up choke back crack down hem in hogtie lock up pull back sit on tie down tie up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist encourage free help let go liberate permit promote release start turn on

STRONG

abandon forsake give up leave loose loosen misguide mislead neglect set free

Example Sentences

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However, companies will miss government sales targets for EVs this year and are likely to have to make huge payments to keep in line with the rules.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Cox won a suit against Royal Dutch Shell to cut its pollution nearly in half by 2030 to keep in line with global goals made in the Paris climate agreement.

From The Verge • Sep. 15, 2021

They obviously play nice with most dips, but pair especially well with cream or cheese-based dips to keep in line with the theme of Southern comfort.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2021

He said some funeral homes are live-streaming services to keep in line with the regulation.

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2020

Jack Haverly had too many irons in the fire; his numerous theatrical enterprises were managed by a corps of lieutenants, too numerous for Mr. Haverly to keep in line.

From The Mormons and the Theatre or The History of Theatricals in Utah by Lindsay, John S.

keep in line

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