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Definition keep someone busy in American English

keep someone busy phrase

phrase
1

to have or give someone a lot of things to do or think about, often as a way of filling up time

Example

We have enough work here to keep us busy for weeks.

Example

You keep them busy while I call the police.

Example

I try to keep myself busy as much as possible.

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Definition keep someone busy in American English