Meaning

2 senses

  1. Moving straight ahead without wobbling or tilting. (of a watercraft, etc.)

  2. (figuratively)Under control, proceeding or running smoothly.

Examples

2 sentences

  1. The business is back on an even keel.

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  2. We need to keep things on an even keel.

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Origin

From on + keel.

From on + keel.

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Antonyms

1 antonyms
off keel

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
onA1onboard
on keel — meaning, examples, forms, synonyms | Krumeto