keeps, kept, keeping
to keep down
phrasal verb
To maintain a low profile or stay unnoticed
- 1We should keep down until the trouble passes.
- 2They decided to keep down to avoid attention.
This means trying not to get attention from others. You act quietly, do not speak loudly, and avoid doing things that make people look at you. You want people not to notice you, so you stay calm and do not stand out in a group.
At a party, you might keep down by sitting quietly in a corner and not joining loud conversations, so others do not notice you.
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in a quiet corner of a shop
Staying Unnoticed
John
Let's keep down while we browse, it's pretty quiet here.
Jeffrey
Good idea, I don't want to draw any attention.
John
Exactly, we can find what we need without any fuss.
Jeffrey
Yeah, let's just enjoy the peace.
at the animal care facility
Quiet Moments at the Clinic
Rebecca
Edward, we need to keep down while the animals are resting.
Edward
Got it, Rebecca. I'll make sure to move quietly.
Rebecca
Thanks, it's important they don't get stressed.
Edward
Absolutely, I'll be as quiet as a mouse.
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Similar to "to keep down":
- 1stay quiet
- 2lay low
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