keep

Sense 1 noun

the financial means whereby one lives

each child was expected to pay for their keep

Sense 2 verb

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

keep clean

Sense 3 noun

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

Sense 4 verb

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

Keep on working!

Sense 5 noun

a cell in a jail or prison

Sense 6 verb

retain possession of

Can I keep my old stuffed animals?

Sense 7 verb

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

We must prevent the cancer from spreading

Sense 8 verb

conform one's action or practice to

keep appointments

Sense 9 verb

stick to correctly or closely

The pianist kept time with the metronome

Sense 10 verb

look after; be the keeper of; have charge of

He keeps the shop when I am gone

Sense 11 verb

maintain by writing regular records

keep a diary

Sense 12 verb

supply with room and board

He is keeping three women in the guest cottage

Sense 13 verb

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

We cannot continue several servants any longer

Sense 14 verb

supply with necessities and support

She alone sustained her family

Sense 15 verb

fail to spoil or rot

These potatoes keep for a long time

Sense 16 verb

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

Keep the commandments

Sense 17 verb

keep under control; keep in check

suppress a smile

Sense 18 verb

maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

May God keep you

Sense 19 verb

raise

She keeps a few chickens in the yard

Sense 20 verb

retain rights to

keep my job for me while I give birth

Sense 21 verb

store or keep customarily

Where do you keep your gardening tools?

Sense 22 verb

have as a supply

I always keep batteries in the freezer

Sense 23 verb

maintain for use and service

I keep a car in the countryside

Sense 24 verb

hold and prevent from leaving

The student was kept after school

Sense 25 verb

prevent (food) from rotting

preserved meats