keep quiet

verb — 2 senses

keep quiet

verb
1

To remain silent.

  • Granny is asleep, so keep quiet while you play.
2

Idiomatic To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.

  • Remember it's a surprise party, so keep quiet about it. — Okay. I'll keep it still
  • I'm quitting my job by the end of the month, but my boss doesn't know. Please keep it quiet.

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