Definition
To restrict knowledge or information to only the members of a family or another small, intimate group.
To remain loyal to one's family; to retain family ownership of a business for long period of time.
In Context
- "Near-synonyms: keep one's own counsel, keep one's mouth shut, STFU; see also Thesaurus:be quiet"
Also Said As
- keep one's own counsel
- keep one's mouth shut
- STFU
See Also
- closely held
- family business
- on the down-low