keep_in_line (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the expression *keep in line*:
VERB	emotion	keep in line, manipulate, control	control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

English > *keep in line*: 1 sense > verb 1, emotion
Meaning	Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	manipulate, control
Narrower	handle	show and train
	ingratiate	gain favor / favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
	tease	To arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
Broader	interact	Act together or towards others or with others
Spanish	controlar, manipular

HyperDic: keep_in_line