Pronunciation: /kip/
noun a person's responsibility or duty
A1 I like to keep my room clean and organized.
A2 It is important to keep track of your expenses.
B1 She has a strong will to keep fighting for her dreams.
B2 The key to success is to keep learning and growing.
C1 His ability to keep calm under pressure is impressive.
C2 The company's ability to keep up with changing trends is what sets them apart.
verb to have or retain possession of something
A1 I keep my room clean by picking up after myself.
A2 She keeps a diary to record her thoughts and experiences.
B1 The doctor advised him to keep taking his medication regularly.
B2 In order to succeed, you must keep pushing yourself to do better.
C1 To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important to keep up with regular exercise.
C2 Despite facing many challenges, she managed to keep her composure and remain focused.
formal It is important to keep a record of all transactions for audit purposes.
informal I always keep a spare key hidden outside in case I lock myself out.
slang I'll keep you posted on any updates about the party.
figurative She couldn't keep her emotions in check during the emotional speech.
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