Keep from (doing something)

To prevent or refrain from doing something.I love ice cream and could not keep from eating three bowls.

Keep down (something) keep (something) down

To keep something from progressing or growing, to keep within limits, to control something.The students were told to keep down the noise as the... Read more →

Keep cool

To stay calm.The police officers were trained to keep cool in difficult situations.

Keep company with (someone)

To associate with or spend much time with someone.I like to keep company with my friends from university.

Keep books

To keep records of money gained and spent, to do the work of a bookkeeper.My first job was to keep books for a small company in my hometown.

Keep body and soul together

To keep alive, to survive.It was very cold in the mountains but somehow the hiker was able to keep body and soul together and survived.

Keep away from (someone or something)

To stay at a distance from someone or something, to avoid the use of something.I told the child to keep away from the busy street.

Keep at (something)

To persist with something.My cousin has decided to keep at his studies and I am sure that he will succeed.

Keep an eye out for (someone or something)

To watch for the arrival or appearance of someone or something.I kept an eye out for a restaurant after I arrived in the small town.

Keep an eye on (someone or something)

To watch and take care of something (not just look at something)."Will you keep an eye on the baby while I go to the store."