keep (EN)

verb, noun

verb “keep”

1. to preserve (something) in a certain state or place
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   She keeps her diary locked to ensure her privacy.
2. to maintain possession of
   She keeps a small box of chewing gum in case she needs to freshen her breath.
3. to continue doing something without stopping
   She promised to keep writing letters to him while he was overseas.
4. to remain in a state
   To win the game, she kept quiet about her strategy.
5. (transitive) to make sure that something remains in a state
   Please keep the door closed while the air conditioning is on.
6. to stay true to a commitment
   Despite the challenges, he kept his vow to always support his friend.
7. to not tell others about something secret
   She promised to keep the secret.
8. (of a diary, account, records etc.) to maintain a regular record of events or information for future reference
   She keeps meticulous records of all her business meetings.
9. to support someone financially with what they need to live
   She has been keeping her elderly parents, ensuring they have everything they need.
10. to protect or guard someone or something
    I will keep the cookies from the dog so he doesn't eat them.
11. (of living things) to take care of
    She keeps bees in her backyard for honey.
12. to not stop doing something
    She keeps practicing piano every day, hoping to get better.
13. (of food) to stay good
    Honey will keep almost indefinitely thanks to its anti-bacterial properties.

noun “keep”

1. the essentials needed for living like food and shelter
   She took in the stray cat, providing shelter and her keep.
2. the central stronghold of a castle
   The king's treasure was securely stored in the keep, the most fortified part of the castle.