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to keep up
[phrase form: keep]
01
to preserve something at a consistently high standard, price, or level
Example
Regular maintenance helps to keep up the performance of the machinery.
A healthy diet contributes to keeping your immune system up.
02
to prevent someone from going to sleep
Example
The noisy neighbors kept us up with their loud party until the early hours of the morning.
The exciting movie kept me up past my usual bedtime.
03
to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
Example
In the marathon, he struggled to keep up with the leading runners.
In the world of fashion, designers must anticipate trends and evolve their styles to keep up.
04
to continue using or practicing something
Example
They strive to keep up old traditions to honor their cultural heritage.
Many artists keep up traditional techniques alongside modern methods.
05
(of situations or weather conditions) to continue without stopping
Example
The heavy snowfall kept up for hours, causing traffic disruptions.
If the current trend keeps up, we might see record-breaking temperatures this summer.
06
to maintain a house, garden, or property in good condition
Example
She works hard to keep up the garden and ensure it looks beautiful all year round.
Regular maintenance is required to keep up the old Victorian house.
07
to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest
Example
The tech-savvy individual always keeps up, ensuring they are ahead in the latest gadgets.
To succeed in the rapidly changing business landscape, it 's crucial to keep up on market trends.
08
to maintain communication with someone
Example
In our digital age, it 's easier to keep up with family members living far away.
Despite living in different cities, they make an effort to keep up and stay connected regularly.
09
to continue a particular action or behavior
Example
The demanding workload is overwhelming, and I'm not sure how much longer I can keep it up.
Pretending to be happy is getting challenging; I do n't know if I can keep the charade up much more.
10
to regularly meet financial obligations or perform routine tasks to avoid problems
Example
She works diligently to keep up with her monthly rent in the expensive city.
To prevent repossession, ensure you keep up on your car loan installments.
