keep down

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To manage not to vomit; to retain food or drink in the stomach. This meaning refers to the physical act of preventing oneself from being sick. To suppress, control, or restrain. This meaning refers to holding something back, limiting its growth, expression, or freedom, often by force or authority. To keep at a low level; to prevent from increasing or rising. This...