keep in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
keep in Hindi हिन्दी
keep in Kashmiri कॉशुर
keep in Malayalam മലയാളം
keep in Marathi मराठी
keep in Sindhi سنڌي
keep in Telugu తెలుగు
keep in English
- keep⇄expr. for keeps,
a. for the winner to keep his winnings.
Ex. We, the undersigned, promise not to play marbles for keeps (The Advance).
b. (Informal.) forever; for good.
Ex. I'm through with him for keeps. I'm coming into the busenglish - keep⇄expr. in good keep, in good condition.
Ex. ... as the owner of a fine horse is [solicitous] to have him appear in good keep (Charles Lamb).english - keep⇄expr. keep an eye on. See under eye.english
- keep⇄expr. keep at a distance. See under distance.english
- keep⇄expr. keep at, to work persistently at; persist in.
Ex. By keeping at it all day he is able to get over nearly 2 acres (Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society).english - keep⇄expr. keep back,
a. to hold back forcibly; restrain.
Ex. She made a brave effort to keep back her tears (George M. Fenn).
b. (Figurative.) to withhold; conceal.
Ex. It really seemed to me as if she were keeping something back (Genglish - keep⇄expr. keep company (with). See under company.english
- keep⇄expr. keep down,
a. to hold in subjection or under control; repress.
Ex. to keep down a people's spirits.
b. to keep low in amount or number; prevent from growing or accumulating.
Ex. to keep down the interest on a loan. Employeenglish - keep⇄expr. keep in with, (Informal.) to keep acquaintance or friendship with.
Ex. Though I do not love him, yet I find it necessary to keep in with him (Samuel Pepys).english - keep⇄expr. keep on, to continue; go on.
Ex. The boys kept on swimming in spite of the rain.english - keep⇄expr. keep one's distance. See under distance.english
- keep⇄expr. keep one's eyes open. See under eye.english
- keep⇄expr. keep one's eyes peeled. See under eye.english
- keep⇄expr. keep one's hand in. See under hand.english
- keep⇄expr. keep pace. See under pace.english
- keep⇄expr. keep to oneself,
a. to avoid associating with others.
Ex. The hermit keeps to himself.
b. to keep a secret.
Ex. The family kept the scandal to themselves.english - keep⇄expr. keep to,
a. to adhere to.
Ex. The author has kept very closely to the historical facts. I hope the plan will be kept to.
b. to abide by.
Ex. He has kept to our agreement.english - keep⇄expr. keep under, to hold in subjection or under control; keep down.
Ex. She had been accustomed to be kept under all her life (J. Masterman).english - keep⇄expr. keep up with the Joneses. See under Joneses.english
- keep⇄expr. keep up with, to go or move as fast as; not fall behind.
Ex. You walk so fast that I cannot keep up with you.english - keep⇄expr. keep up,
a. to continue; prevent from ending.
Ex. We kept up a small fire.
b. to maintain in good condition.
Ex. We must keep up appearances, even though we are poor.
c. not to fall behind.
Ex. If the childrenenglish - keep⇄expr. keeps, a game played on the condition that each player retains possession of all that he wins; game played for keeps.
Ex. The last five ... are men who do not play keeps (London Daily Chronicle).english - keep⇄keep, verb, kept,keeping,noun.english
- keep⇄noun 1. food and a place to sleep; maintenance; support.
Ex. The money he earns would not pay for his keep.
2. the strongest part of a castle or fort; central tower; stronghold; donjon.
Ex. The walls oppress me, and yon huge keep thatenglish - keep⇄v.i. 1. to restrain oneself; refrain.
Ex. The little boy couldn't keep from crying when he fell down.
2. to stay in good condition; preserve.
Ex. Milk does not keep long in hot weather.
3. to stay the same; continue.
Ex. tenglish - keep⇄v.t. 1. to have for a long time or forever; continue to hold.
Ex. You may keep this book. George Washington kept the interest of the public.
2. to have and not let go of; retain under one's control.
Ex. Can you keep a secret? Some Presenglish