Keep

/kiːp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a place where someone or something is held or stored.

The castle had a large keep for protection.

a person who is responsible for a specific place or situation.

He was the keep of the ancient library.

verb

to maintain or continue in a specified condition, position, or course.

Please keep the room tidy.

to retain possession of.

She decided to keep the old photographs.

to prevent someone from doing something.

I will keep him from making that mistake.

Middle English 'keppen', from Old English 'cepan'

keep in touch

To maintain communication with someone.

keep an eye on

To watch or monitor something carefully.

keep it real

To be genuine and honest.

keep one's chin up

To remain cheerful in difficult situations.

keep your cool

To remain calm and composed.

keeper

A person who takes care of something.

keeping

The act of retaining or maintaining something.

kept

The past tense of keep.

Keep it on the down low

We need to keep it on the down low that we are moving.

Keep it 100

You gotta keep it 100 and be honest with your friends.