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to keep
01
manter, guardar
to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
Exemplos
She kept all his drawings as cherished mementos.
Ela guardou todos os seus desenhos como lembranças queridas.
1.1
guardar, manter
to have or store something in a specific place
Transitive: to keep sth somewhere
Exemplos
Where do you keep the extra blankets?
Onde você guarda os cobertores extras?
02
manter, permanecer
to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Linking Verb: to keep [adj]
Exemplos
The family gathered around the fireplace to keep cozy.
A família se reuniu em volta da lareira para permanecer aconchegante.
2.1
atrasar, fazer esperar
to delay someone or cause them to be late
Transitive: to keep sb
Exemplos
You arrived late to the meeting — what kept you from being there on time?
Você chegou atrasado à reunião—o que impediu você de chegar a tempo?
2.2
manter, guardar
to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Complex Transitive: to keep sb/sth [adj]
Exemplos
They keep the fridge stocked with fresh ingredients.
Eles mantêm a geladeira abastecida com ingredientes frescos.
2.3
conservar, manter-se
(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition
Intransitive: to keep sometime
Exemplos
The leftovers will keep for a few days in the refrigerator.
As sobras se manterão por alguns dias na geladeira.
2.4
continuar, manter
to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
Exemplos
Why does he keep interrupting me?
Por que ele continua me interrompendo?
03
manter, sustentar
to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live
Transitive: to keep sb
Exemplos
She keeps herself by working two jobs.
Ela se mantém trabalhando em dois empregos.
3.1
gerir, manter
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
Exemplos
They keep a family-owned restaurant in the city.
Eles gerenciam um restaurante familiar na cidade.
3.2
guardar, proteger
to guard, protect, or defend someone
Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth
Exemplos
She kept her younger sibling from harm during the accident.
Ela protegeu seu irmão mais novo durante o acidente.
3.3
manter, criar
to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
Exemplos
They keep a horse on their farm.
Eles mantêm um cavalo em sua fazenda.
04
manter, cumprir
to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement
Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement
Exemplos
Sarah kept her promise to keep the surprise party a secret, and John had no idea.
Sarah cumpriu sua promessa de manter a festa surpresa em segredo, e John não tinha ideia.
05
guardar, reservar
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
Exemplos
You can take one slice of cake for yourself, keeping the rest for the guests.
Você pode pegar uma fatia de bolo para si, guardando o resto para os convidados.
06
manter, registrar
to write something down, particularly for archival purposes
Transitive: to keep a written record
Exemplos
She keeps a journal to document her thoughts and experiences.
Ela mantém um diário para documentar seus pensamentos e experiências.
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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