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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.

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  3. maintenance or keep.
  4. holding, reserving, or retaining.


keeping

/ 藞办颈藧辫瑟艐 /

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

鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of keeping1

First recorded in 1250鈥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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Asked if he was talking about a potential coalition between the two parties, Lord Houchen said: "I'm talking about the practicalities of keeping Labour out of government."

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"It is a subtle yet potent tactic of domestic violence, aimed at keeping the victim under control," he says.

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The investment did not work in terms of keeping them in the division, but Ipswich believe the value in their squad is there.

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He added he was "extremely proud" of his crew's professionalism and "tireless dedication to keeping our nation safe".

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Austin Reaves, who struggled shooting in Game 2, hit big shots, keeping the Lakers in it despite the mistakes rapidly mounting and making things tougher.

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