keep (EN)

verbo, substantivo

verbo “keep”

1. preservar
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   She keeps her diary locked to ensure her privacy.
2. manter posse de
   She keeps a small box of chewing gum in case she needs to freshen her breath.
3. continuar fazendo
   She promised to keep writing letters to him while he was overseas.
4. permanecer em um estado
   To win the game, she kept quiet about her strategy.
5. manter
   Please keep the door closed while the air conditioning is on.
6. manter-se fiel a um compromisso
   Despite the challenges, he kept his vow to always support his friend.
7. guardar segredo sobre
   She promised to keep the secret.
8. manter um registro regular de (para diários, contas, registros etc.)
   She keeps meticulous records of all her business meetings.
9. sustentar financeiramente
   She has been keeping her elderly parents, ensuring they have everything they need.
10. proteger
    I will keep the cookies from the dog so he doesn't eat them.
11. cuidar de (para seres vivos)
    She keeps bees in her backyard for honey.
12. não parar de fazer
    She keeps practicing piano every day, hoping to get better.
13. conservar-se (para alimentos)
    Honey will keep almost indefinitely thanks to its anti-bacterial properties.

substantivo “keep”

1. o necessário para viver
   She took in the stray cat, providing shelter and her keep.
2. o forte de um castelo
   The king's treasure was securely stored in the keep, the most fortified part of the castle.