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.

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.