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keep (EN)
verbi, substantiivi

verbi “keep”

infinitiivi keep; hän keeps; imperfekti kept; part. perf. kept; ger. keeping
  1. säilyttää
    She keeps her diary locked to ensure her privacy.
  2. pitää hallussa
    She keeps a small box of chewing gum in case she needs to freshen her breath.
  3. jatkaa tekemistä keskeytyksettä
    She promised to keep writing letters to him while he was overseas.
  4. pysyä tilassa
    To win the game, she kept quiet about her strategy.
  5. pitää
    Please keep the door closed while the air conditioning is on.
  6. pitää kiinni sitoumuksesta
    Despite the challenges, he kept his vow to always support his friend.
  7. pitää salassa
    She promised to keep the secret.
  8. pitää kirjaa (esimerkiksi päiväkirjaa, tilikirjaa)
    She keeps meticulous records of all her business meetings.
  9. elättää
    She has been keeping her elderly parents, ensuring they have everything they need.
  10. suojella
    I will keep the cookies from the dog so he doesn't eat them.
  11. hoitaa
    She keeps bees in her backyard for honey.
  12. olla lopettamatta (tekemistä)
    She keeps practicing piano every day, hoping to get better.
  13. säilyä
    Honey will keep almost indefinitely thanks to its anti-bacterial properties.

substantiivi “keep”

yksikkö keep, monikko keeps tai ei-laskettava
  1. elannon
    She took in the stray cat, providing shelter and her keep.
  2. linnake
    The king's treasure was securely stored in the keep, the most fortified part of the castle.