KEEP: expressions
writing down personal experiences and thoughts each day
keeping a diary
Keeping a diary helps me remember all the wonderful times I've had.
Keeping a diary helps me remember all the wonderful times I've had.
do what you say you're going to do
keeping a promise
This year I'm keeping a promise I made to myself. I'm going to Hawaii to learn how to surf!
This year I'm keeping a promise I made to myself. I'm going to Hawaii to learn how to surf!
not to tell something private to anyone else
keep a secret
Want to go undercover with us? We need to trust you can keep a secret.
Want to go undercover with us? We need to trust you can keep a secret.
go to a meeting or event that has been arranged
keep appointments
My boss got tired of waiting when I did not keep appointments with him. So he fired me!
My boss got tired of waiting when I did not keep appointments with him. So he fired me!
stay in contact with
keeping in touch
Keeping in touch with the friends you've made over the years is a great way to practice your English!
Keeping in touch with the friends you've made over the years is a great way to practice your English!
keep open the position of someone who leaves for a moment
keep your place
Don't worry about leaving the line. I'll keep your place.
Don't worry about leaving the line. I'll keep your place.
said to indicate that you'd like to pay more than what is being charged, as a gift
keep the change
This is great. Thanks! You can keep the change.
This is great. Thanks! You can keep the change.