keep
US /kip/
・UK /ki:p/
A1TOEIC
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
Everyone must do his share in defending the keep
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To continue doing something; not to stop
You have to keep pulling the strings so they won't knot
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop balls going in a goal in sports
He was able to keep the goal well against the other team
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Money spent on you so you can live in a place
Everyone has to earn their keep to continue living here
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To not give back or return something
I will keep this ring forever
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of food) to not spoil or not rot
These vegetables will keep up to a week inside the fridge
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To take possession of something to own, e.g. a pet
Her daughter was allowed to keep a puppy
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To have and continue to hold something
Can you keep this for me while I go to the bathroom?
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To do something that you have promised or agreed
I can keep a secret as long as you can, too
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stay in a certain place or condition
I’m going to keep my boat here until the summer comes
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To maintain the rules
Just keep the rules and we will have no problems