keep
English → English
(retention) Keep: to continue to have or hold something; to not give it away; retain
You can keep the change from the twenty dollars I gave you for the pizza.
(English) She decided to keep the old letters her grandmother had written many years ago.
Please keep this secret and do not tell anyone else about our plan.
(English) I will keep your keys safe in my pocket while you go for a swim.
(state) Keep: to remain in a specified condition, position, or state; stay
The teacher told the students to keep quiet during the final exam.
(English) He tried to keep calm during the emergency so he could help others.
You should keep warm by wearing a thick coat and a scarf in the snow.
(English) The sign says to keep off the grass to protect the new flowers.
Entry ID: en:en:keep · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary