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keeping

[kee-ping]

noun

  1. agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together.

    His actions are not in keeping with his words.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care.

    Synonyms: , ,
  3. maintenance or keep.

  4. holding, reserving, or retaining.



keeping

/ ˈ쾱ːɪŋ /

noun

  1. conformity or harmony (esp in the phrases in or out of keeping )

  2. charge or care

    valuables in the keeping of a bank

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of keeping1

First recorded in 1250–1300, keeping is from the Middle English word keping. See keep, -ing 1
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Synonym Study

See custody.
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“Every practice was a grind. Every day has been a grind. He’s keeping us held to a higher standard.”

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It was not how the couple had scripted it, but Josefina came to terms with keeping the kids in the know.

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"Seeing things change relatively recently in other countries... why are we not keeping up?"

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Wealthy people employed "thief takers" to guard their property, whilst ordinary folk had to make do with volunteer watchmen, who focused on the more basic task of keeping order.

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“You know, like keeping an eye out everywhere and checking my telephone to see where checkpoints are,” he said.

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