How to Pronounce "keep under"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈəndɝ
KEEP-UHN-der
kˈiːp/ /ˈʌndɐ
KEEP-UN-duh
Definition
To control something so it does not grow too much or become a problem, or to watch something carefully. Often used for emotions, people, or dangerous situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈəndɝ
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈʌndɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-UHN-der
UK
KEEP-UN-duh
Listen in Context
They try to keep under control their emotions.
Doctors must keep under observation patients after surgery.
We should keep under review our spending.
We need to keep the situation under control until help arrives.