To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
to keep silence; to keep one's word; to keep possession
(heading) To hold the status of something.
(heading) To hold or be held in a state.
To wait for, keep watch for.
To act as wicket-keeper.
Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.
To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
To be in session; to take place.
School keeps today.
To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
To observe or celebrate (a holiday).
The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26.
Conformity or harmony.
The foreground of this painting is not in keeping.
Charge or care.
Maintenance; support; provision; feed.
The cattle have good keeping.