keep in line

Verb
  1. Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage (synset 201807900)
    "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"
    is a type of: interact - act together or towards others or with others
    subtypes:
    • tease - to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
    • handle - show and train
    • ingratiate - gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
    same as: control, manipulate

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