in (one's) keeping

in (one's) keeping

In one's possession and care. Susan, I can't believe you lost the important files we left in your keeping!See also: keeping

in keeping

Conforming with or suited to. In keeping with the family's wishes, we're declining to make a comment on the case at this point in time. The new building was designed in keeping with the Georgian style of the city's older structures.See also: keeping

in keeping (with something)

 and in line with somethingin accord or harmony with something; following the rules of something. In keeping with your instructions, I've canceled your order. I'm disappointed with your behavior. It really wasn't in line with what it should be.See also: keeping

in ˈkeeping (with something)

appropriate or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with something: The furniture should be in keeping with the style of the house.See also: keeping

in somebody’s ˈkeeping

being taken care of by somebody: The documents were all in the safe keeping of the family solicitor, and would remain so until her death.See also: keeping