keep

/kˈiːp/

/ˈkip/

[verb] [noun]

to keep

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to have or continue to have something

synonyms : hold on

antonyms : lose

1.1

to have or store something in a specific place

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

synonyms : continue

keep on

retain

2.1

to do something many times or continue doing something

synonyms : continue

go along

go on

proceed

antonyms : discontinue

2.2

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

synonyms : hold

maintain

2.3

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

synonyms : stay fresh

2.4

to delay someone or cause them to be late

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

synonyms : maintain

sustain

3.1

to own and take care of animals

3.2

to manage something one owns, particularly a business

3.3

to guard, protect, or defend someone

synonyms : preserve

to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement

synonyms : observe

antonyms : transgress

to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement

to write something down, particularly for archival purposes

synonyms : maintain

to put something aside for someone so that one can give it to them when they ask for it

synonyms : maintain

Keep

[NOUN]

the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification

synonyms : donjon

dungeon

a cell in a jail or prison

synonyms : hold

the financial means whereby one lives

synonyms : bread and butter

Examples

1. The tracking system keeps the satellite in orbit.

2. The soldiers kept the attackers at bay.

3. The magazine keeps tabs on the latest fashion trends.

4. The cut and thrust of the business world keeps entrepreneurs on their toes.