Phrase guide

keep the peace

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The police were called in to keep the peace during the political demonstration.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 維護治安 /维护治安 (wéihù zhì'ān) — maintain order
  • Dutch: vrede bewaren — maintain order
  • Dutch: orde bewaren — maintain order
  • Finnish: säilyttää rauha — maintain order
  • Finnish: ylläpitää rauhaa — maintain order
  • Ancient Greek: εἰρήνην σῴζειν (eirḗnēn sōízein) — maintain order