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to keep
01
manter, guardar
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?
Você precisa desse documento de volta, ou posso guardá-lo para meus registros?
He found a lost wallet on the street and decided to keep it until he could find the owner.
Ele encontrou uma carteira perdida na rua e decidiu guardá-la até que pudesse encontrar o dono.
1.1
manter, guardar
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.
Ele mantém uma coleção de moedas raras em um cofre seguro.
Keep your laptop in a padded bag when traveling.
Mantenha seu laptop em uma bolsa acolchoada ao viajar.
02
manter, ficar
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.
Após a ponte, fique à direita e pegue a segunda saída.
She kept silent during the meeting.
Ela ficou em silêncio durante a reunião.
2.1
atrasar, retardar
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.
Seu atraso pela manhã o impediu de pegar o trem cedo.
I 'll try not to keep you too long, considering your busy schedule.
Vou tentar não te atrasar muito, considerando a sua agenda ocupada.
2.2
manter, conservar
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.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to keep the fire under control.
2.3
conservar, manter
(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.
As maçãs podem conservar-se por muito tempo se armazenadas em um local fresco e seco.
Canned goods can keep for months or even years.
Alimentos enlatados podem se conservar por meses ou até anos.
2.4
continuar, manter
to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
Example
Keep practicing to improve your skills.
Continue praticando para melhorar suas habilidades.
My workload keeps getting heavier.
Minha carga de trabalho continua ficando mais pesada.
03
sustentar, manter
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.
Ele teve que planejar o orçamento meticulosamente para sustentar sua família no estilo de vida que desejavam.
I keep myself by managing my finances wisely.
Eu me sustento gerenciando minhas finanças sabiamente.
3.1
manter, administrar
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
Example
He keeps a bakery in the downtown area.
Ele administra uma padaria na área do centro.
She keeps a boutique selling handmade jewelry.
Ela administra uma boutique que vende joias feitas à mão.
3.2
proteger, guardar
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.
Ele protegeu seu amigo do perigo puxando-o para longe do carro que vinha na direção.
May the angels watch over you and keep you.
Que os anjos cuidem de você e o protejam.
3.3
criar, manter
to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
Example
He keeps chickens in his backyard for fresh eggs.
Ele cria galinhas no quintal para ovos frescos.
My grandmother kept a variety of animals on her farm, including chickens, cows, and horses.
Minha avó criava uma variedade de animais em sua fazenda, incluindo galinhas, vacas e cavalos.
04
cumprir, manter
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.
Ele sempre cumpre sua palavra e nunca quebra uma promessa.
He completely forgot to keep his appointment with the dentist.
Ele esqueceu completamente de cumprir seu compromisso com o dentista.
05
reservar, guardar
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?
Você pode guardar um lugar na fila para mim? Eu já volto.
If there 's any leftover pizza, could you keep a slice for me?
Se sobrar alguma pizza, você poderia reservar uma fatia para mim?
06
anotar, registrar
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.
Ele anota em um caderno suas ideias e inspirações para seus projetos criativos.
He keeps a record of all his expenses in a personal finance spreadsheet.
Ele anota todas as suas despesas em uma planilha de finanças pessoais.
Keep
01
torre central, casa forte
the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification
02
cela, detenção
a cell in a jail or prison
03
sustento, manutenção
the financial means whereby one lives
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