keeping

• Das Aufbewahren, Behalten oder Instandhalten von etwas; auch die Einhaltung oder Beachtung von Regeln sowie die Fürsorge oder Obhut.

The act of retaining, preserving, or maintaining something in a specific condition, or the cost associated with the maintenance of a person or property.

unzählbar

1. Maintenance and SupportB2formal

   The provision of food, clothing, and other necessities for a person, or the care and management required for property or animals.

   Unterhalt / Pflege

   • The annual expenditure for the preservation of the historic estate has doubled.
   • A significant portion of the budget is allocated to the care and feeding of the sanctuary animals.
   • Parents are legally responsible for the material support and well-being of their offspring.
   • The landlord is responsible for the general upkeep and structural repairs of the apartment block.
   • She dedicated her life to the nurturing and protection of endangered species.

   Synonymecarechargecustodykeepmaintenancesubsistencesupportsustenanceupkeep

2. Agreement or HarmonyC1formal

   The state of being consistent or in harmony with something else, typically used in the phrase 'in keeping with'.

   Übereinstimmung / Einklang

   • The modern glass extension was designed to be in complete harmony with the traditional stone cottage.
   • His humble lifestyle is in direct alignment with his philosophical beliefs.
   • The new regulations were introduced in accordance with international safety standards.
   • The vibrant decorations were perfectly in balance with the festive spirit of the event.
   • The lawyer argued that the client's actions were in conformity with the existing legislation.

   Synonymeaccordanceagreementconformitycongruityconsistencycorrespondenceharmony

   Antonymeconflictdisagreementdiscorddisharmonyinconsistency

3. Custody or CareB2formallegal

   The state of being in the charge or control of a person or institution for protection or preservation.

   Obhut / Verwahrung

   • The confidential documents were placed in the secure protection of the national archives.
   • The court granted the grandmother temporary supervision of the children during the trial.
   • Valuable artifacts are held in the safe guardianship of the museum's vault.
   • The suspect was released into the parental oversight of his family until the hearing.
   • The evidence was meticulously logged and kept under official control at the precinct.

   Synonymecarechargecustodyguardianshipprotectionsafekeepingsupervisiontrusteeship

• Verb, das den Besitz oder die Verfügungsgewalt über etwas behalten, mit einer Handlung fortfahren oder einen Zustand aufrechterhalten bedeutet.

A verb used to indicate the act of retaining possession, continuing an action, or maintaining a state or condition.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Retain possessionA1formal

   To have or continue to have something; not give it away.

   Behalten

   • You can keep the change.
   • She keeps all her old letters.
   • He decided to keep the gift.

   Synonymeholdmaintainpossesspreserveretainwithhold

   Antonymeabandoncedediscardforfeitgivereleaserelinquishreturnsurrenderyield

2. Continue doingA1formal

   To continue or persist in an action or state.

   Weiter machen

   • Keep going straight until you see the sign.
   • Keep quiet during the movie.
   • Keep working hard and you'll succeed.

   Synonymecarry oncontinuego onkeep onmaintainpersistproceed

   Antonymeceasediscontinuehaltquitstop

3. Store or preserveA2formal

   To store something for future use or to maintain in good condition.

   aufbewahren

   • Keep the milk in the fridge.
   • They keep their wine in a cellar.
   • Keep your promises to build trust.

   Synonymeconserveholdmaintainpreservereserveretainsavestashstockstore

   Antonymeabandondiscarddisposesquanderwaste

4. Protect or maintainB1formal

   To protect, maintain, or manage something.

   Erhalten

   • Keep the fire burning all night.
   • She keeps the garden beautifully.
   • He keeps a diary of his travels.

   Synonymecare forguardmaintainmanagepreserveprotectsafeguardsustaintenduphold

   Antonymeabandondiscardforsakeneglectrelease

Phrasal-Variantenkeep awaykeep downkeep inkeep offkeep onkeep outkeep up