COMMON If someone keeps a low profile, they avoid doing things that will make people notice them.

What does it mean to say keep a low profile?

Stay out of public notice, avoid attracting attention to oneself. For example, Until his appointment becomes official, Ted is keeping a low profile. This expression alludes to profile in the sense of “a visible contour,” a usage dating from the 1600s. [

What does the word low profile mean?

If you have a low profile, you purposely don't attract a lot of attention. Movie stars often try to keep a low profile when they're on vacation, so they don't end up being followed around by photographers. If you hate publicity or being in the spotlight, you probably keep a low profile.