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keep1 uncountable the cost of the food and the other things such as clothes that you need to liveWe only need two rooms and our keep. earn your keep: Paul earns his keep by helping his elderly landlord. Synonyms and related words 2 countable a large strong tower in the centre of a castle Synonyms and related words
Castles, towers and fortifications
keep1 uncountable the cost of the food and the other things such as clothes that you need to liveWe only need two rooms and our keep. earn your keep: Paul earns his keep by helping his elderly landlord. Synonyms and related words 2 countable a large strong tower in the center of a castle Synonyms and related words
Castles, towers and fortifications
keep
1 intransitive to stay in a state, position, or place without changing or movingKeep still while I brush your hair. People kept quiet because they were afraid. I walked along the hall, keeping close to the side. Synonyms and related words
To remain in a place or situation 1a transitive to make someone or something stay in a state, position, or placeKeep her warm and give her plenty to drink. Police tried to keep the two rival groups apart. Why can’t we just keep things simple? keep someone/something under observation: The patient is being kept under observation. keep someone/something under control: They do not understand the importance of keeping costs under control. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
2 transitive to do something many times, or to continue doing itkeep doing something: I keep on telling you but you won’t listen. I keep forgetting to put the answering machine on. Synonyms and related words
To continue something, or to continue to do something continue go on follow through 2a transitive to make someone continue doing somethingkeep someone doing something: Sorry to keep you waiting. She kept me talking for forty-five minutes. Synonyms and related words
To make something continue or last longer 2b transitive to make something continue to operate or existkeep something doing something: We need more money to keep the farm going. Synonyms and related words
To make something continue or last longer 2c intransitive/transitive used when giving directions, for telling someone to continue in a particular directionkeep right/left/straight on: Don’t go left down Priory Road: keep straight on. keep on/going: Keep on until you reach the traffic lights. Synonyms and related words
To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction
3 transitive to continue to have or own somethingI think we should keep this one and sell the others. Synonyms and related words
To keep something set aside collect set apart 3a used when you allow someone else to have somethingI’ve got two copies, so you can keep that one. She told the waiter to keep the change. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 3b used about things that are important to youHow can I stay here and keep my self-respect? Most employees will keep their jobs when the company changes hands. Synonyms and related words
To keep something set aside collect set apart
4 transitive to store something in a particular place so that you know where it isRead this letter carefully, and keep it in a safe place. Where do you keep the washing powder? Synonyms and related words
To keep something set aside collect set apart 4a to store information by writing it or putting it into a computerWe keep all these transactions on file. keep a record/keep records: Some companies do not keep detailed records. keep a diary/journal: Every member of the group has to keep a diary. Synonyms and related words
To use or program a computer
5 transitive to control something so that it stays within a limitCosts must be kept within reasonable limits. Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control 5a intransitive to stay within a limitkeep within: I am trying to keep within budget. Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control
6 transitive to do what you said you would doIf you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know. keep a promise: I have tried to keep my promise. keep your word: He promised the family, and I think he will keep his word. Synonyms and related words 7 transitive to provide money for yourself or someone else, in order to pay for the food, clothes, and other things that you or they needShe keeps the family on two hundred pounds a week. keep someone in something (=pay for them to buy it): His pay doesn’t even keep the family in food. Synonyms and related words 8 transitive to own animals and look after themA few cows are kept to provide milk, cheese, and cream. I have been keeping tropical fish for twenty years. Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned Synonyms and related words 9 intransitive if food or other substances keep for a particular period of time, they stay in good condition for that period of timePerfume doesn’t keep indefinitely, you know. keep for: The sauce will keep for two weeks in the fridge. Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize 10 intransitive always progressiveBritishspokenused for asking if someone is well Synonyms and related words
Ways of asking questions and making requests after you any chance of...? any luck? 11 transitive spokento delay someone Synonyms and related words
To delay someone, or to make someone wait 12 it’ll keepspokenused for saying that something is not urgent and can be told or done laterSubmitted by:
Ismail from Russian Federation on 06/05/2017 13 keep it togetherremain calm and collected in a stressful situationThough Jessica managed to keep it together while in her granny’s ward, she broke down completely on leaving the hospital. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 30/04/2014
keep at it keep going keep something to yourself keep yourself to yourself you can’t keep a good man/woman down
keep away keep back keep down keep from keep in keep in with keep off keep on keep out keep out of keep to keep up
keep
1 intransitive to stay in a state, position, or place without changing or movingKeep still while I brush your hair. People kept quiet because they were afraid. The kids keep cool by swimming in the river. I walked along the hall, keeping close to the side. Synonyms and related words
To remain in a place or situation 1a transitive to make someone or something stay in a state, position, or placeKeep her warm and give her plenty to drink. Christina kept her voice low. The police tried to keep the two rival groups apart. We want to keep the training school open. Why can’t we just keep things simple? keep someone/something under observation: The patient is being kept under observation. keep someone/something under control: They do not understand the importance of keeping costs under control. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
2 transitive to make someone continue doing somethingkeep someone doing something: Sorry to keep you waiting. She kept me talking for forty-five minutes. Synonyms and related words
To make something continue or last longer prolong draw out perpetuate 2a intransitive/transitive used when giving directions, for telling someone to continue in a particular directionkeep right/left/straight on: Don’t go left down Maple Road: keep straight on. keep on/going: Keep on until you reach the lights. Synonyms and related words
To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction 2b transitive to do something many times, or to continue doing itkeep doing something: I keep on telling you but you won’t listen. I keep forgetting to turn the burglar alarm on. Synonyms and related words
To continue something, or to continue to do something continue go on follow through 2c transitive to make something continue to operate or existkeep something doing something: We need more money to keep the farm going. Synonyms and related words
To make something continue or last longer prolong draw out perpetuate
3 transitive to continue to have or own somethingI think we should keep this one car and sell the others. Synonyms and related words 3a used when you allow someone else to have somethingI’ve got two copies, so you can keep that one. She told the waiter to keep the change. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 3b used about things that are important to youHow can I stay here and keep my self-respect? Most employees will keep their jobs when the company changes hands. Synonyms and related words
4 transitive to store something in a particular place so that you know where it isRead this letter carefully, and keep it in a safe place. Where do you keep the detergent? Synonyms and related words 4a to store information by writing it or putting it into a computerWe keep all these transactions on file. keep a record/keep records: Some companies do not keep detailed records. keep a diary/journal: Every member of the group has to keep a diary. Synonyms and related words
To use or program a computer
5 transitive to control something so that it stays within a limitExpenses must be kept to a minimum. Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control 5a intransitive to stay within a limitkeep within: I am trying to keep within a budget. Synonyms and related words
To limit or control something or someone draw a line in the sand limit control
6 transitive to do what you said you would doIf you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know. keep a promise: I have tried to keep my promise. keep your word: He promised the family, and I think he will keep his word. Synonyms and related words 7 transitive to provide money for yourself or someone else, in order to pay for the food, clothes, and other things that you or they needShe keeps the family on two hundred dollars a week. keep someone in something (=pay for them to buy it): His pay doesn’t even keep the family in food. Synonyms and related words 8 transitive to own animals and take care of themA few cows are kept to provide milk, cheese, and cream. I have been keeping tropical fish for twenty years. Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned Synonyms and related words 9 intransitive if food or other substances keep for a particular period of time, they stay in good condition for that period of timePerfume doesn’t keep indefinitely, you know. keep for: The cranberry sauce will keep for two weeks in the refrigerator. Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize 10 intransitive always progressiveBritishspokenused for asking if someone is well Synonyms and related words
Ways of asking questions and making requests any chance of...? any luck? any requests? 11 transitive spokento delay someone Synonyms and related words
To delay someone, or to make someone wait 12 it’ll keepspokenused for saying that something is not urgent and can be told or done laterSubmitted by:
Ismail from Russian Federation on 06/05/2017 13 keep it togetherremain calm and collected in a stressful situationThough Jessica managed to keep it together while in her granny’s ward, she broke down completely on leaving the hospital. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 30/04/2014
keep at it keep going keep something to yourself keep to yourself you can’t keep a good man/woman down
keep away keep back keep down keep from keep in with keep off keep on keep out keep out of keep to keep up
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