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keep secret
[kiːp ˈsiːkrət]
verb phrase
manter em segredo
1.
to refrain from disclosing or revealing information to others; to preserve confidentiality
I promised to keep her secret about the surprise party.
Prometi manter em segredo o plano da festa surpresa dela.
2.
to hide or conceal something known only to oneself or a small group
They agreed to keep the deal secret until the announcement.
Eles concordaram em manter o negócio em segredo até o anúncio.
NYC Slang
keep it on the DL (down low)
Synonyms
conceal
hide
withhold
maintain confidentiality
keep quiet about
Antonyms
reveal
disclose
divulge
expose
tell
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter em segredo
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
guardar segredo
alternative common expression
São Paulo
manter sigilo
more formal register
Portugal
manter segredo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep a secret to oneself
keep something under wraps
keep something under one's hat
keep one's lips sealed
not breathe a word
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