keeping

American  

[kee-ping] / ˈki pɪŋ /

noun

1. agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together.

   His actions are not in keeping with his words.

   Synonyms:

   harmony, congruity, consistency

2. the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care.

   Synonyms:

   guardianship, charge, protection

3. maintenance or keep.

4. holding, reserving, or retaining.

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keeping British  

/ ˈkiːpɪŋ /

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

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Related Words

See custody.

Etymology

Origin of keeping

First recorded in 1250–1300, keeping is from the Middle English word keping. See keep, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

This tallies with your original intent, keeping your and your wife’s share within the annual gift-tax exemption.

From MarketWatch

A spokeswoman said Key West is still accepting letters of interest and leaders hope to get more plans that propose keeping the site a studio.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m all for pushing to fight for keeping cinema alive and I believe a younger generation feels the same thing.

From Los Angeles Times

At the end of their 2018 legislative session, California lawmakers approved a number of legal reforms, many aimed at keeping homeless people out of jail.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is “just right when it comes to keeping people out of the hospital and reducing severe disease,” he said.

From Salon