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keep (EN)
verb, substantiv

verb “keep”

infinitiv keep; han keeps; preteritum kept; supinum kept; gerundium keeping
  1. bevara
    She keeps her diary locked to ensure her privacy.
  2. behålla
    She keeps a small box of chewing gum in case she needs to freshen her breath.
  3. fortsätta
    She promised to keep writing letters to him while he was overseas.
  4. förbli
    To win the game, she kept quiet about her strategy.
  5. hålla
    Please keep the door closed while the air conditioning is on.
  6. hålla sig till (ett åtagande)
    Despite the challenges, he kept his vow to always support his friend.
  7. hålla hemligt
    She promised to keep the secret.
  8. föra (dagbok, räkenskaper)
    She keeps meticulous records of all her business meetings.
  9. försörja
    She has been keeping her elderly parents, ensuring they have everything they need.
  10. skydda
    I will keep the cookies from the dog so he doesn't eat them.
  11. ta hand om
    She keeps bees in her backyard for honey.
  12. inte sluta med (något)
    She keeps practicing piano every day, hoping to get better.
  13. hålla sig (för mat)
    Honey will keep almost indefinitely thanks to its anti-bacterial properties.

substantiv “keep”

singular keep, plural keeps eller oräknebar
  1. uppehälle
    She took in the stray cat, providing shelter and her keep.
  2. borggård (förtydligande: den starkaste delen av en borg eller ett slott)
    The king's treasure was securely stored in the keep, the most fortified part of the castle.