keep
UK /kiːp/US [k̟çi(ː)p]
verb29
noun7
forms
keeped · kept · keptest · keptst · keeping · keepeth · keeps · keepest · keepen
Phrases with keep
- earn one's keepTo perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
- keep a close watchTo pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
- keep a cool headTo keep one's cool; to stay calm.
- keep a lid onTo keep something secret.
- keep a low profileTo be discreet and quiet.
- keep a weather eye opento maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.
- keep acrossTo keep abreast of or up to date with; to keep people informed of.
- keep aheadTo do enough of a task in order to remain ahead of schedule; to stay ahead.
- keep someone amusedTo give someone entertaining or distracting things to do to prevent them from becoming bored.
- keep an eye onTo watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.
- keep an eye openTo remain vigilant for someone or something.
- keep an eye outTo watch for or look out for.
- keep an eye peeledTo look out (for something) attentively.
- keep aroundto keep something near one.
- keep atTo persist in.
- keep awayTo refrain from coming (near).
- keep away fromTo avoid or eschew.
- keep backTo stay back; to refrain from approaching.
- keep someone busyTo ensure that someone's attention is occupied, often to prevent them from becoming bored or noticing something.
- keep companyTo socialize.