Meaning of keep down in English

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  1. Verb

    keep down

    Definitions

    1. place a limit on the number of
  2. 2. put down by force or intimidation

    Examples

    • « The government quashes any attempt of an uprising »
    • « China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently »
    • « The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land »
  3. 3. manage not to throw up

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