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to keep
01
tenere
to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
Esempi
She kept all his drawings as cherished mementos.
Lei ha conservato tutti i suoi disegni come cari ricordi.
1.1
conservare, tenere
to have or store something in a specific place
Transitive: to keep sth somewhere
Esempi
Where do you keep the extra blankets?
Dove tieni le coperte extra?
02
rimanere, mantenere
to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Linking Verb: to keep [adj]
Esempi
After the bridge, keep right and take the second exit.
Dopo il ponte, resta a destra e prendi la seconda uscita.
2.1
ritardare, far aspettare
to delay someone or cause them to be late
Transitive: to keep sb
Esempi
You arrived late to the meeting — what kept you from being there on time?
Sei arrivato in ritardo alla riunione—cosa ti ha impedito di essere lì in orario?
2.2
mantenere, conservare
to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Complex Transitive: to keep sb/sth [adj]
Esempi
They keep the fridge stocked with fresh ingredients.
Loro mantengono il frigorifero rifornito di ingredienti freschi.
2.3
conservare, mantenersi
(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition
Intransitive: to keep sometime
Esempi
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.
2.4
continuare, perseverare
to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
Esempi
Why does he keep interrupting me?
Perché continua a interrompermi?
03
mantenere, sostenere
to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live
Transitive: to keep sb
Esempi
I keep myself by managing my finances wisely.
Mi mantengo gestendo le mie finanze con saggezza.
3.1
gestire, condurre
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
Esempi
She keeps a boutique selling handmade jewelry.
Lei gestisce una boutique che vende gioielli fatti a mano.
3.2
custodire, proteggere
to guard, protect, or defend someone
Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth
Esempi
He kept his friend from danger by pulling them away from the oncoming car.
Ha protetto il suo amico dal pericolo tirandolo via dall'auto in arrivo.
3.3
tenere, allevare
to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
Esempi
They keep a horse on their farm.
Loro tengono un cavallo nella loro fattoria.
04
mantenere, rispettare
to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement
Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement
Esempi
He always keeps his word and never breaks a promise.
Lui mantiene sempre la parola e non rompe mai una promessa.
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
Esempi
You can take one slice of cake for yourself, keeping the rest for the guests.
Puoi prendere una fetta di torta per te, tenendo il resto per gli ospiti.
06
conservare, annotare
to write something down, particularly for archival purposes
Transitive: to keep a written record
Esempi
She keeps a journal to document her thoughts and experiences.
Lei tiene un diario per documentare i suoi pensieri e esperienze.
Keep
01
the central tower of a castle or fortress, typically the strongest and most secure part
02
a confined space in a jail or prison
03
the money or resources needed to live
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