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British pronunciation/kiːp/
American pronunciation/kiːp/

Definice a Význam "keep"

to keep
01

držet, uchovat

to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
to keep definition and meaning
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Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records?
Potřebujete tento dokument zpět, nebo si ho mohu uchovat pro svou evidenci?
He found a lost wallet on the street and decided to keep it until he could find the owner.
Na ulici našel ztracenou peněženku a rozhodl se ji uchovat, dokud nenajde majitele.
1.1

uchovávat, držet

to have or store something in a specific place
Transitive: to keep sth somewhere
to keep definition and meaning
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He keeps a collection of rare coins in a secure vault.
Uchovává sbírku vzácných mincí v bezpečné trezoru.
Keep your laptop in a padded bag when traveling.
Uchovávejte svůj notebook v polstrované tašce, když cestujete.
02

držet, zůstat

to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Linking Verb: to keep [adj]
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After the bridge, keep right and take the second exit.
Po mostě zůstaňte vpravo a dejte druhý výjezd.
She kept silent during the meeting.
Mlčela během schůzky.
2.1

zdržet, pozdržet

to delay someone or cause them to be late
Transitive: to keep sb
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His late start in the morning kept him from catching the early train.
Jeho pozdní začátek ráno ho zdržel od toho, aby stihl ranní vlak.
I'll try not to keep you too long, considering your busy schedule.
Pokusím se vás příliš nezdržovat, vzhledem k vašemu nabitému programu.
2.2

udržovat, držet

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Complex Transitive: to keep sb/sth [adj]
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She keeps her room tidy.
Ona udržuje svůj pokoj v pořádku.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to keep the fire under control.
Hasiči pracovali neúnavně, aby udržovali oheň pod kontrolou.
2.3

uchovávat, držet

(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition
Intransitive: to keep sometime
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Apples can keep for a long time if stored in a cool, dry place.
Jablička mohou vydržet dlouho, když jsou uchovávaná na chladném a suchém místě.
Canned goods can keep for months or even years.
Zavařené potraviny mohou vydržet měsíce nebo dokonce roky.
2.4

pokračovat, udržovat

to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
to keep definition and meaning
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Keep practicing to improve your skills.
Pokračujte v cvičení, abyste zlepšili své dovednosti.
My workload keeps getting heavier.
Moje pracovní zátěž pokračuje ve ztěžování.
03

udržovat, zajistit

to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live
Transitive: to keep sb
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He had to budget meticulously to keep his family in the lifestyle they desired.
Musel pečlivě rozpočtovat, aby udržoval svou rodinu v životním stylu, jaký si přáli.
I keep myself by managing my finances wisely.
Udržuji se tím, že rozumně spravuji své finance.
3.1

udržovat, provozovat

to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
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He keeps a bakery in the downtown area.
Provozuje pekárnu v centru města.
She keeps a boutique selling handmade jewelry.
Provozuje butik prodávající ručně vyráběné šperky.
3.2

chránit, ochraňovat

to guard, protect, or defend someone
Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth
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He kept his friend from danger by pulling them away from the oncoming car.
Ochraňoval svého přítele před nebezpečím tím, že ho odtáhl od přijíždějícího auta.
May the angels watch over you and keep you.
Ať tě andělé hlídají a chrání.
3.3

chovat, držet

to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
to keep definition and meaning
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He keeps chickens in his backyard for fresh eggs.
Chová kuřata na své zahradě pro čerstvá vejce.
My grandmother kept a variety of animals on her farm, including chickens, cows, and horses.
Moje babička chovala na své farmě různé zvířata, včetně slepic, krav a koní.
04

dodržovat, ctít

to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement
Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement
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He always keeps his word and never breaks a promise.
Vždy dodržuje slovo a nikdy nezklame slib.
He completely forgot to keep his appointment with the dentist.
Úplně zapomněl dodržovat schůzku se zubním lékařem.
05

držet, schovat

to put something aside for someone so that one can give it to them when they ask for it
Transitive: to keep sth for sb
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Could you keep a spot in line for me?
Mohl bys mi držet místo ve frontě? Hned se vrátím.
If there's any leftover pizza, could you keep a slice for me?
Pokud zbyla nějaká pizza, mohl bys mi schovat kousek?
06

uchovávat, zaznamenávat

to write something down, particularly for archival purposes
Transitive: to keep a written record
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He keeps a notebook to jot down ideas and inspirations for his creative projects.
Uchovává zápisník, aby si zaznamenával myšlenky a inspirace pro své kreativní projekty.
He keeps a record of all his expenses in a personal finance spreadsheet.
Uchovává záznam o všech svých výdajích v osobním financování tabulce.
01

donjon, hradní věž

the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification
02

celda, místnost

a cell in a jail or prison
03

kolik, obživy

the financial means whereby one lives
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