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keepverb
kept
Past Simple
kept
Past Participle
keeping
Gerund
UK
/kiːp/
US
/kip/
empêcherConstruction fréquente : empêcher quelqu’un ou quelque chose de faire quelque chose.
The fence was built to keep the animals from wandering off.
La clôture a été construite pour empêcher les animaux de s’éloigner.
tenirSurtout avec une promesse, un engagement ou une parole donnée.
He promised to keep his word and finish the project on time.
Il a promis de tenir parole et de terminer le projet à temps.
The weather kept fine throughout the weekend.
Le temps est resté beau tout au long du week-end.
He tried to keep the conversation light and friendly.
Il a essayé de maintenir une conversation légère et amicale.
conserverPour indiquer le rangement ou la conservation d’un objet ou d’un aliment dans un certain état.
You should keep the milk in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling.
Tu dois conserver le lait au réfrigérateur pour éviter qu’il ne tourne.
She decided to keep the old letters in a box.
Elle a décidé de garder les vieilles lettres dans une boîte.
Synonyms
safeguard
store
continue
sustain
preserve
maintain
hold
retain
Antonyms
abandon
discard
release
keepnoun
keeps
pl
UK
/kiːp/
US
/kip/
subsistanceSurtout dans l’expression earn one’s keep.
He worked hard to earn his keep at the farm.
Il a travaillé dur pour gagner sa subsistance à la ferme.
donjonArchitecture médiévale.
The soldiers retreated to the keep when the outer walls were breached.
Les soldats se sont repliés dans le donjon lorsque les murs extérieurs ont été percés.
Synonyms
retention
store
repository
shelter
preserve

Definitions

keepverb
To have or retain possession of something.
She decided to keep the old letters in a box.
To continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position, or course.
He tried to keep the conversation light and friendly.
To store or maintain something in a specified condition.
You should keep the milk in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling.
To fulfill or adhere to a promise or agreement.
He promised to keep his word and finish the project on time.
To prevent someone or something from doing something or going somewhere.
The fence was built to keep the animals from wandering off.
To remain in a specified state or condition; to continue without changing.
The weather kept fine throughout the weekend.
keepnoun
The strongest or central tower of a castle, used as a last resort of defense.
The soldiers retreated to the keep when the outer walls were breached.
The cost of maintaining a person or animal, especially in terms of food and lodging.
He worked hard to earn his keep at the farm.
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