keep in line

• Jemanden oder etwas kontrollieren, disziplinieren oder dazu bringen, sich an Regeln oder erwartetes Verhalten zu halten.

To control, restrain, or maintain discipline over someone or something, ensuring they follow rules or behave properly.

1. Maintain order or controlB2informal

   To ensure that someone behaves correctly or follows rules.

   in Schranken halten

   • The teacher had to keep the students in line during the assembly.
   • The manager keeps his team in line with strict deadlines.
   • Parents often struggle to keep their children in line.

2. Stay within limitsB2informal

   To remain within acceptable boundaries or standards.

   Grenzen einhalten

   • The company must keep its spending in line with the budget.
   • He tries to keep his emotions in line during stressful situations.
   • The government aims to keep inflation in line with economic growth.