Phrase Hound found 204 phrases and 41 compound words that contain keep. The most common are listed below. Open keep in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 204
- keep upTo maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling.
- keep the changeAn instruction to a taxi driver, waiter etc. to keep the change from the amount handed over as a tip.
- keep it upTo maintain or continue a positive streak.
- keep trackTo monitor; to track or record; to understand or follow.
- keep quietTo remain silent.
- keep goingTo continue functioning; to maintain.
- keep up withTo manage to remain beside or just behind someone or something that is moving away from one.
- keep outTo refrain from entering a place or condition.
- keep in mindSynonym of bear in mind: To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.
- keep the bookSynonym of hold the book (“to act as prompter”).
- keep awayTo refrain from coming (near).
- keep the fieldTo keep the military campaign open; to maintain one's ground.
- keep the peaceTo maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.
- keep it togetherTo maintain composure; to avoid an overly emotional reaction; to suppress an instinct or urge.
- keep offTo stay or cause to stay at a distance (from).
- keep it realTo perform an individual’s experience of being black in the United States.
- keep downTo repress.
- keep the faithAlternative form of keep faith: To retain one's faith.
- keep paceTo run at the same speed as a pacesetter
- keep the babyTo choose not to have an abortion.
- keep an eye onTo watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.
- keep backTo hold back; to refuse to give or share.
- Keep trying
- keep fitExercises designed to promote physical fitness if performed regularly.
- keep an eye outTo watch for or look out for.
Compound words 41
- keepsakeAn object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.
- upkeepMaintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
- keepaliveA short message sent by one device to another to check that the link between the two is operating, or to prevent this link from being broken due to inactivity.
- barkeepA bartender.
- underkeepTo keep under or in subjection; subdue; suppress.
- gatekeepTo control or limit access to something.
- timekeepTo keep track of and/or enforce any restrictions on the time; keep time.
- keepworthyWorth keeping.
- outkeepTo keep or last, without spoiling, longer than.
- goalkeepA goalkeeper or goaltender.