Keep Quiet (Verb)
Meaning
Refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information; "Don't tell him any secrets--he cannot keep his mouth shut!".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She decided to keep quiet about the surprise party to avoid ruining the surprise for her best friend.
- The lawyer advised the client to keep quiet about the settlement details during the press conference.
- As a secret agent, it was her job to keep quiet about her missions, no matter the circumstances.
- The company's employees were instructed to keep quiet about the upcoming merger to prevent any insider trading.
- Don't tell him any secrets - he cannot keep quiet, he will blurt it out to everyone at some point.