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to keep up
01
to preserve something at a consistently high standard, price, or level
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
keep
Present tense
keep up
3rd person singular
keeps up
Present participle
keeping up
Past simple
kept up
Past participle
kept up
Examples
Regular maintenance helps to keep up the performance of the machinery.
02
to prevent someone from going to sleep
Examples
The noisy neighbors kept us up with their loud party until the early hours of the morning.
03
to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
Examples
In the marathon, he struggled to keep up with the leading runners.
04
to continue using or practicing something
Examples
They strive to keep up old traditions to honor their cultural heritage.
05
(of situations or weather conditions) to continue without stopping
Examples
The heavy snowfall kept up for hours, causing traffic disruptions.
06
to maintain a house, garden, or property in good condition
Examples
She works hard to keep up the garden and ensure it looks beautiful all year round.
07
to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest
Examples
The tech-savvy individual always keeps up, ensuring they are ahead in the latest gadgets.
08
to maintain communication with someone
Examples
In our digital age, it's easier to keep up with family members living far away.
09
to continue a particular action or behavior
Examples
The demanding workload is overwhelming, and I'm not sure how much longer I can keep it up.
10
to regularly meet financial obligations or perform routine tasks to avoid problems
Examples
She works diligently to keep up with her monthly rent in the expensive city.
