KEEP

Definition of KEEP

(verb)cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
(verb)continue a certain state, condition, or activity
(verb)retain possession of
(verb)stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
(verb)conform one's action or practice to
(verb)stick to correctly or closely
(verb)look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
(verb)maintain by writing regular records
(verb)supply with room and board
(verb)allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
(verb)supply with necessities and support
(verb)fail to spoil or rot
(verb)behave as expected during of holidays or rites
(verb)maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
(verb)to rear
(verb)retain rights to
(verb)store or keep customarily
(verb)have as a supply
(verb)maintain for use and service
(verb)hold and prevent from leaving
(verb)prevent the action or expression of
(verb)prevent (food) from rotting
(noun)the financial means whereby one lives
(noun)the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
(noun)a cell in a jail or prison