conformity or harmony (esp in the phrases inorout of keeping)
2.
charge or care
valuables in the keeping of a bank
keeping in American English
(ˈkipɪŋ)
noun
1.
observance (of a rule, holiday, promise, etc.)
2.
care; custody; charge
3.
maintenance or means of maintenance; keep
4.
the condition in which something is kept
5.
reservation for future use; preservation
Idioms:
in keeping with
Examples of 'keeping' in a sentence
keeping
Everybody in here was keeping something back for themselves.
Robert Wilson A DARKENING STAIN (2002)
All eyes turned on Follows who, keeping his hand clamped firmly over the bottle's label, said, `Spot on, my dear.
Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2002)
They sat all night through the vigil -- keeping watch over the urns.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
The admin officer stood behind him with a handheld radio, keeping Knight on time to the second.
James W. Huston THE SHADOWS OF POWER (2002)
Synonyms of 'keeping'
care, keep, charge, trust
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All related terms of 'keeping'
keep
If someone keeps or is kept in a particular state, they remain in it.
housekeep
to run a household or act as a housekeeper
book-keeping
the skill or occupation of maintaining accurate records of business transactions
record-keeping
the act or process of creating and maintaining records; archiving
in keeping with
in conformity or accord with
keep at
to persevere with or persist in
keep in
to stay indoors
keep on
If you keep someone on , you continue to employ them, for example after they are old enough to retire or after other employees have lost their jobs .
keep to
If you keep to a rule , plan , or agreement , you do exactly what you are expected or supposed to do.
keep up
If you keep up with someone or something that is moving near you, you move at the same speed .
in/out of keeping
If one thing is in keeping with another, it is suitable in relation to that thing. If one thing is out of keeping with another, it is not suitable in relation to that thing.
keep off
to stay or cause to stay at a distance (from)
keep out
to remain or cause to remain outside
how are you keeping?
how are you?
keep away
to refrain or prevent from coming (near)
keep back
If you keep back part of something, you do not use or give away all of it, so that you still have some to use at a later time.
keep down
If you keep the number, size , or amount of something down , you do not let it get bigger or go higher .
keep from
to prevent or restrain (oneself or another); refrain or cause to refrain
keep under
to remain or cause to remain below (a surface)
peacekeeping
A peacekeeping force is a group of soldiers that is sent to a country where there is war or fighting, in order to try to prevent more violence . Peacekeeping forces are usually made up of troops from several different countries.
double-entry book-keeping
a book-keeping system in which any commercial transaction is entered as a debit in one account and as a credit in another
single entry book-keeping
a simple book-keeping system in which transactions are entered in one account only
keep on at
If you keep on at someone, you repeatedly ask or tell them something in a way that annoys them.
keep in with
If you keep in with someone, you stay friendly with them, often in order to gain some advantage for yourself because they have power or influence.
keep on about
If you say that someone keeps on about something, you mean that they keep talking about it in a boring way.
SKU
a number by which a retail merchant identifies the brand , style , size , etc. of an item of merchandise
使不接近 shǐ bù jiējìn ⇒ a bamboo shelter to keep the rain off → 挡雨的竹棚 dǎngyǔ de zhúpéng ⇒ Keep your dog off my lawn! → 别让你的狗接近我的草坪！ Bié ràng nǐ de gǒu jiējìn wǒ de cǎopíng!
keep on
▶ to keep on doing sth 继(繼)续(續)做某事 jìxù zuò mǒushì ⇒ They kept on walking for a while in silence. → 他们继续走了一会儿，谁都没说话。 Tāmen jìxù zǒule yīhuìr, shuí dōu méi shuōhuà.
keep out
( intruder, unwelcome visitor ) 阻拦(攔) zǔlán ⇒ a guard dog to keep out intruders → 阻止闯入者的看家狗 zǔzhǐ chuǎngrùzhě de kānjiāgǒu
keep to
( observe : agreement ) 遵守 zūnshǒu
keep up
( maintain : standards ) 维(維)持 wéichí ⇒ It's important to keep up our standards. → 维持水准是很重要的。 Wéichí shuǐzhǔn shì hěn zhòngyào de.
single/double entry book-keeping
( Comm ) 单(單)/复(複)式记(記)账(賬) dān/fùshì jìzhàng
keep away
▶ to keep sth/sb away (from sth) 使某物/某人不要来(來)(某处(處)) shǐ mǒuwù/mǒurén bù yào lái (mǒuchù) ⇒ Keep animals away from the kitchen. → 别让动物到厨房里。 Bié ràng dòngwù dào chúfáng li.
keep back
( reserve : paint, ingredients ) 保留 bǎoliú ⇒ Keep back enough juice to make the sauce. → 留足够的汁做调味汁。 Liú zúgòu de zhī zuò tiáowèizhī.
keep down
( control : prices, spending ) 控制 kòngzhì ⇒ We want to try and keep costs down. → 我们想尽量压缩费用。 Wǒmen xiǎng jǐnliàng yāsuō fèiyòng.
keep from
▶ to keep from doing sth 克制 kèzhì ⇒ She bit her lip to keep from crying. → 她咬着嘴唇克制着自己不要哭。 Tā yǎozhe zuǐchún kèzhìzhe zìjǐ bù yào kū.
keep in with
搞好关(關)系(係) gǎohǎo guānxì ⇒ Now he is getting old he wishes he had kept in with his family. → 他年纪大了，后悔当初没有多亲近家人。 Tā niánji dà le, hòuhuǐ dāngchū méiyǒu duō qīnjìn jiārén.
(noun)
Definition
suitable or appropriate to or for
It has been handed over for safe keeping.
Synonyms
care
the orphans who were in her care
keep
charge
I have been given charge of this class.
trust
The British Library holds its collection in trust for the nation.
protection
The primary duty of parents is the protection of their children.
possession
maintenance
the maintenance of government buildings
custody
I'm taking him to court to get custody of the children.
patronage
guardianship
safekeeping
He had been given the bills for safekeeping by a business partner.
phrase
See in keeping with
Additional synonyms
in the sense of charge
Definition
custody or guardianship
I have been given charge of this class.
Synonyms
care,
trust,
responsibility,
custody,
safekeeping
in the sense of custody
Definition
the act of keeping safe
I'm taking him to court to get custody of the children.
Synonyms
care,
charge,
protection,
supervision,
preservation,
auspices,
aegis,
tutelage (formal),
guardianship,
safekeeping,
keeping,
trusteeship,
custodianship
in the sense of maintenance
Definition
the process of keeping a car, building, etc. in good condition
the maintenance of government buildings
Synonyms
upkeep,
keeping,
care,
supply,
repairs,
provision,
conservation,
nurture,
preservation
Nearby words of
keeping
keep your head
keep your mouth shut
keeper
keeping
keepsake
keg
ken
Related terms of
keeping
keep
in keeping with
keep up
keep away
keep off something
Synonyms of 'keeping'
keeping
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of protection
Definition
the act of protecting or the condition of being protected
The primary duty of parents is the protection of their children.
Synonyms
safety,
charge,
care,
defence,
protecting,
security,
guarding,
custody,
safeguard,
preservation,
aegis,
guardianship,
safekeeping
in the sense of safekeeping
Definition
protection from theft or damage
He had been given the bills for safekeeping by a business partner.
Synonyms
protection,
keeping,
care,
charge,
trust,
ward,
custody,
supervision,
surveillance,
tutelage (formal),
guardianship
in the sense of trust
Definition
a legal arrangement whereby one person looks after property, money, etc., on another's behalf
The British Library holds its collection in trust for the nation.
Synonyms
custody,
care,
guard,
protection,
guardianship,
safekeeping,
trusteeship
All related terms of 'keeping'
keep
remain, stay, continue to be, go on being, carry on being
in keeping with
in agreement with, consistent with, in harmony with, in accord with, in compliance with
keep up
keep pace, match, compete, contend, emulate
keep away
stay away, hold back, stand back, rest away, wait away
keep off something
avoid, steer clear of, dodge, get away from, shun
keep someone down
oppress, burden, depress, harass, dispirit
keep something back
hold back, hold, save, set aside, husband
keep something down
restrict, limit, check, curb, fix
keep something up
continue, make, maintain, carry on, persist in
keep to something
observe, follow, obey, stick to, respect
keep on at someone
nag, badger, pester, hassle, harry
keep on about something
go on about, go on and on about, ramble on about, rant on about, talk constantly about
keep something from someone
hide something, keep someone in the dark, conceal something, mask something, keep something secret