Cerca
to keep
01
tenere
to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
Example
Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records?
Hai bisogno di riavere questo documento, o posso tenerlo per i miei archivi?
He found a lost wallet on the street and decided to keep it until he could find the owner.
Ha trovato un portafoglio perso per strada e ha deciso di tenerlo fino a quando non potrà trovare il proprietario.
1.1
tenere, conservare
to have or store something in a specific place
Transitive: to keep sth somewhere
Example
He keeps a collection of rare coins in a secure vault.
Conserva una collezione di monete rare in una cassaforte sicura.
Keep your laptop in a padded bag when traveling.
Tieni il laptop in una borsa imbottita quando viaggi.
02
mantenere, rimanere
to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Linking Verb: to keep [adj]
Example
After the bridge, keep right and take the second exit.
Dopo il ponte, rimanere a destra e prendere la seconda uscita.
She kept silent during the meeting.
È rimasta in silenzio durante la riunione.
2.1
tenere, ritardare
to delay someone or cause them to be late
Transitive: to keep sb
Example
His late start in the morning kept him from catching the early train.
Il suo inizio tardivo al mattino lo ha tenuto dal prendere il treno delle sei.
I 'll try not to keep you too long, considering your busy schedule.
Cercherò di non tenerti troppo a lungo, considerando il tuo programma fitto.
2.2
mantenere, tenere
to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Complex Transitive: to keep sb/sth [adj]
Example
She keeps her room tidy.
Lei mantiene la sua stanza in ordine.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to keep the fire under control.
I pompieri hanno lavorato instancabilmente per mantenere il fuoco sotto controllo.
2.3
conservare, mantenere
(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition
Intransitive: to keep sometime
Example
Apples can keep for a long time if stored in a cool, dry place.
Le mele possono conservarsi a lungo se conservate in un luogo fresco e asciutto.
Canned goods can keep for months or even years.
Le conserve possono mantenersi per mesi o addirittura anni.
2.4
continuare, mantenere
to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
Example
Keep practicing to improve your skills.
Continuare a praticare per migliorare le tue abilità.
My workload keeps getting heavier.
Il mio carico di lavoro continua a diventare più pesante.
03
mantenere, sostenere
to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live
Transitive: to keep sb
Example
He had to budget meticulously to keep his family in the lifestyle they desired.
Doveva pianificare il budget in modo meticoloso per mantenere la sua famiglia nello stile di vita che desideravano.
I keep myself by managing my finances wisely.
Sostengo me stesso gestendo saggiamente le mie finanze.
3.1
gestire, mantenere
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
Example
He keeps a bakery in the downtown area.
Gestisce una panetteria nella zona centrale.
She keeps a boutique selling handmade jewelry.
Gestisce una boutique che vende gioielli fatti a mano.
3.2
tenere, guardare
to guard, protect, or defend someone
Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth
Example
He kept his friend from danger by pulling them away from the oncoming car.
Ha tenuto il suo amico lontano dal pericolo tirandolo via dall'auto in arrivo.
May the angels watch over you and keep you.
Che gli angeli veglino su di te e ti guardino.
3.3
tenere, allevare
to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
Example
He keeps chickens in his backyard for fresh eggs.
Tiene polli nel suo cortile per le uova fresche.
My grandmother kept a variety of animals on her farm, including chickens, cows, and horses.
Mia nonna teneva una varietà di animali nella sua fattoria, comprese galline, mucche e cavalli.
04
mantenere, rispettare
to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement
Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement
Example
He always keeps his word and never breaks a promise.
Lui mantiene sempre la sua parola e non rompe mai una promessa.
He completely forgot to keep his appointment with the dentist.
Ha completamente dimenticato di mantenere il suo appuntamento dal dentista.
05
tenere, riservare
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
Example
Could you keep a spot in line for me?
Potresti riservare un posto in fila per me? Torno subito.
If there 's any leftover pizza, could you keep a slice for me?
Se c'è della pizza avanzata, potresti riservarmi una fetta?
06
annotare, registrare
to write something down, particularly for archival purposes
Transitive: to keep a written record
Example
He keeps a notebook to jot down ideas and inspirations for his creative projects.
Annota un quaderno per registrare idee e ispirazioni per i suoi progetti creativi.
He keeps a record of all his expenses in a personal finance spreadsheet.
Annota tutte le sue spese in un foglio di calcolo delle finanze personali.
Keep
01
mastio, cinta
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.
02
carcere, prigione
a cell in a jail or prison
03
sostentamento, mezzi di sussistenza
the financial means whereby one lives
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