Definition of "Keep" :

noun: a cell in a jail or prison

noun: the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

noun: the financial means whereby one lives

"Each child was expected to pay for their keep."

verb: prevent (food) from rotting

"Keep potatoes fresh."

verb: prevent the action or expression of

"Keep your cool."

verb: stick to correctly or closely

"Keep count."

verb: maintain by writing regular records

"Keep a diary."

verb: supply with necessities and support

"There's little to earn and many to keep."

verb: hold and prevent from leaving

verb: retain possession of

"Can I keep my old stuffed animals?."

verb: look after; be the keeper of; have charge of

"He keeps the shop when I am gone."

verb: maintain for use and service

"I keep a car in the countryside."

verb: have as a supply

"I always keep batteries in the freezer."

verb: store or keep customarily

"Where do you keep your gardening tools?."

verb: retain rights to

"Keep my job for me while I give birth."

verb: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

"The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff."

verb: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

"Keep the child from eating the marbles."

verb: behave as expected during of holidays or rites

"Keep the commandments."

verb: conform one's action or practice to

"Keep appointments."

verb: supply with room and board

"He is keeping three women in the guest cottage."

verb: raise

"She keeps a few chickens in the yard."

verb: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., keep clean'

"The students keep me on my toes."

verb: continue a certain state, condition, or activity

"Keep on working!."

verb: maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

"May God keep you."

verb: fail to spoil or rot

"These potatoes keep for a long time."