keep down

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to keep from getting too high or large)

a. controlar

Rick knew they would have to tighten their belts and keep expenses down if they were going to stay in business.Rick sabía que tendrían ajustarse el cinturón y controlar los gastos si iban a mantener el negocio a flote.

b. mantener bajo

We can't keep prices down any more with our current profit margin.No podemos mantener los precios más bajos debido a nuestro margen de ganancias actual.

2. (to keep from getting too loud)

a. bajar

If you don't keep your music down, we're going to call the cops.Si no bajas la música, vamos a llamar a la policía.

3. (to oppress)

a. oprimir

This administration is trying to keep women down, but we're not going to stand for it.Esta administración está tratando de oprimir a la mujer, pero no lo vamos a aguantar.

4. (to keep in one's stomach)

a. retener

You most likely won't be able to keep down anything but a bland diet with this medication.Lo más probable es que no podrá retener nada aparte de una dieta blanda con esta medicina.

b. tolerar

The patient still hasn't been able to keep down solid foods.El paciente sigue sin tolerar comidas sólidas.

5. (to not raise)

a. mantener bajo

Please keep your head down during the exam.Por favor, no mantén la cabeza baja durante el examen.

b. no levantar

The ophthalmologist told the patient to keep his eyes down for a moment.La oftalmóloga le dijo al paciente que no levantara la vista por un momento.

6. (to oblige to repeat)

a. hacer repetir

Donnie missed so many classes that they kept him down the following year.Donnie perdió tantas clases que lo hicieron repetir al año siguiente.

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

7. (to crouch)

a. agacharse

The two boys kept down behind the hedge until the teacher had passed.Los dos jóvenes se agacharon detrás del seto hasta que hubiera pasado el profesor.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

8. (command)

a. agáchate

One of the guards is coming. Keep down!Viene uno de los guardias. ¡Agáchate!

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