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keep in line

/kiːp ɪn laɪn/

Traduction: Contrôler, restreindre ou maintenir la discipline chez quelqu'un ou dans quelque chose, en veillant au respect des règles ou à un comportement approprié.

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/kiːp ɪn laɪn/B2informal
  • frContrôler, restreindre ou maintenir la discipline chez quelqu'un ou dans quelque chose, en veillant au respect des règles ou à un comportement approprié.

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.

    frtenir en respect

    • 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.

    frrester dans les limites

    • 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.