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Keeping - English meaning

ˈkiː.pɪŋ

Keeping – definitions in English dictionary

noun

The action or fact of owning, maintaining, or protecting something.

Usage examples:

The keeping of dogs

Synonims:

Safe keepingCareCustodyChargeKeepPossessionTrustProtectionSafeguardGuardianshipTrusteeshipTutelageSupervisionProtectorship
verb

Have or retain possession of.

Usage examples:

Return one copy to me, keeping the other for your files

Synonims:

RetainHold on toKeep for oneselfRetain possession ofKeep possession ofRetain in one's possessionKeep hold ofNot part withHold fast toHold backSaveStoreStore upSave upHoardPut b
verb

Cause to continue in a specified condition, position, course, etc.

Usage examples:

The guidance system keeps the machine on course

Synonims:

RemainContinue to beStayCarry on beingGo on beingPersist in beingNot cease to be
verb

Provide for the sustenance of (someone).

Usage examples:

He had to keep his large family in the manner he had chosen

Synonims:

Provide forSupportProvide food forProvide sustenance forProvide board forFeedKeep aliveMaintainSustainSubsidizeFinanceTake care ofLook afterNurtureNourish
verb

Honour or fulfil (a commitment or undertaking).

Usage examples:

I'll keep my promise, naturally

Synonims:

Comply withObeyRespectObserveConform toAbide byStick toAct in accordance withAct according toHave regard toHeedFollowPay attention toDefer toTake notice ofFulfilCarry outAct
verb

Make written entries in (a diary) on a regular basis.

Usage examples:

The master kept a weekly journal
noun

Doing something you promised or had scheduled

Usage examples:

We all get together for dinner once a month, in keeping with (= following) family tradition.
noun

The act of keeping or protecting something

Usage examples:

The keeping of accurate records relating to staff absence is absolutely essential.
noun

If something is in your keeping, you are taking care of it

Usage examples:

I left my car in her keeping when i went abroad.
noun

Being carefully taken care of

Usage examples:

I left my son in safe keeping with my mother.

Keeping translation into English

Keeping: translate from English into Chinese

Translate keeping into Chinese (Simplified)}
保持, 保存, 保管, 保持的, 保存的, 保管的

Keeping: translate from English into Dutch

Translate keeping into Dutch}
Houden, Bewaring, Hoede, Onderhoud

Keeping: translate from English into French

Translate keeping into French}
En gardant, Garde, Observation

Keeping: translate from English into German

Translate keeping into German}
Halten, Aufbewahrung, Führung, Einhaltung, Beibehaltung, Beibehaltung, Verwahrung, Wahrung, Wahrung, Obhut, Obhut, Bewahrung, Bewahrung, Hut, Hut, Zucht, Zucht, Züchtung

Keeping: translate from English into Hindi

Translate keeping into Hindi}
रखना, सुरक्षा, संरक्षण, सुरक्षित रखना, सुरक्षित, मालिकपन, स्वामित्व, अधिकार, संभालना, विवाह, हिफ़ाज़त, रक्षा, देखरेख, निगहबानी

Keeping: translate from English into Italian

Translate keeping into Italian}
Mantenere, Conservazione, Mantenimento, Custodia, Armonia, Accordo, Guardia, Sorveglianza

Keeping: translate from English into Korean

Translate keeping into Korean}
유지, 조화, 부양

Keeping: translate from English into Russian

Translate keeping into Russian}
Сохранение, Хранение, Сохранность, Содержание, Защита, Разведение, Охрана, Владение, Сохраняющийся, Присмотр, Опека, Гармония, Согласие, Соблюдение праздников, Хорошо сохраняющийся

Keeping: translate from English into Spanish

Translate keeping into Spanish}
Acuerdo, Custodia, Cuidado, Preservación, Observación, Mano, El estar de acuerdo

Word origin

late Old English cēpan ‘seize, take in’, also ‘care for, attend to’, of unknown origin.

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