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Keep in

/kiːp ɪn/

A2

Beginner

1. To prevent someone or something from leaving a place.

  • They kept the students in during the storm for their safety.
  • Due to the flu outbreak, the patients were kept in the hospital longer than expected.

2. To continue feeling or concealing emotions internally.

  • She kept her anxiety in during the meeting, not letting anyone see her stress.
  • He finds it hard to keep in his excitement about the upcoming trip.

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