Keep

/kˈiːp/

/ˈkip/

Définition et Signification de "keep"

to keep

VERBE

tenir

to have or continue to have something

Transitive: to keep sth

1.1

garder, conserver

to have or store something in a specific place

rester

to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Linking Verb: to keep [adj]

2.1

retarder, maintenir

to delay someone or cause them to be late

2.2

garder, maintenir

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

2.3

se conserver, tenir

(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition

2.4

continuer

to do something many times or continue doing something

entretenir, nourrir

to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live

Transitive: to keep sb

3.1

tenir, gérer

to manage something one owns, particularly a business

3.2

protéger, préserver

to guard, protect, or defend someone

3.3

élever, tenir

to own and take care of animals

tenir, respecter

to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement

Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement

réserver, garder

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

conserver, retenir

to write something down, particularly for archival purposes

Transitive: to keep a written record

Keep

NOM

donjon, tour centrale

the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification

What is a "keep"?

A keep is a large, fortified tower that serves as the central stronghold within a castle. Typically built with thick stone walls, a keep is designed to provide a secure refuge during attacks and to house important functions of the castle, such as living quarters for the lord and his family, storage for supplies, and areas for defense. Keeps often feature multiple levels, with the upper floors used for residential purposes and the lower levels serving as storage or secure areas. The design of a keep allows for good visibility of the surrounding landscape, providing defenders with a strategic advantage. In addition to its defensive role, the keep is a symbol of power and authority, representing the lord's control over the land.

cellule, détention

a cell in a jail or prison

ressources, fonds

the financial means whereby one lives

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