Pronunciation: /kɛpt/
verb to have possession or control of something
A1 I kept my promise to call you.
A2 She kept the secret for years.
B1 The teacher kept the students engaged with interactive activities.
B2 The company kept the details of the new product launch confidential.
C1 He kept his emotions in check during the intense negotiation.
C2 The government kept the information classified for national security reasons.
adjective past tense of the verb 'keep', indicating that something was held onto or maintained in the past
A1 She kept her room clean and organized.
A2 He kept a diary to record his thoughts and experiences.
B1 The secret was kept hidden from everyone for years.
B2 The treasure was kept securely in a hidden vault.
C1 The artist's work was kept under wraps until the exhibition.
C2 The classified information was kept confidential by the government.