Definition of Keep quiet

1. Verb. Refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information. "Don't tell him any secrets--he cannot keep his mouth shut!"

Exact synonyms: Keep One's Mouth Shut, Shut One's Mouth
Antonyms: Talk

Definition of Keep quiet

1. Verb. remain silent ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Keep Quiet

keep one's mouth shut
keep one's nose clean
keep one's nose to the grindstone
keep one's options open
keep one's own counsel
keep one's pecker up
keep one's shirt on
keep one's shoulder to the wheel
keep one's wits about one
keep one on one's toes
keep oneself to oneself
keep open
keep out
keep out of
keep pace
keep quiet (current term)
keep schtum
keep score
keep shtum
keep somebody posted
keep someone company
keep someone in the dark
keep someone in the loop
keep someone on ice
keep step
keep straight
keep tabs on
keep the change
keep the home fires burning
keep the peace

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