verb. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean' hold in place|She always held herself as a lady|The students keep me on my toes |
verb. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction We preserve these archeological findings|The old lady could not keep up the building|children must be taught to conserve our national heritage|The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts |
verb. supply with necessities and support She alone sustained her family|The money will sustain our good cause|There's little to earn and many to keep |
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verb. have and exercise wield power and authority |
verb. maintain for use and service I keep a car in the countryside|She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips |
verb. maintain by writing regular records keep a diary|maintain a record|keep notes |
verb. state or assert He maintained his innocence |
verb. support against an opponent The appellate court upheld the verdict |
verb. stick to correctly or closely The pianist kept time with the metronome|keep count|I cannot keep track of all my employees |
