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

Rodriguez has cast herself as the architect of a new order while keeping tight control over how changes are carried out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, keeping the shipping routes viable also depends on removing the threat beneath the surface.

From BBC

In a statement provided to The Times, the Energy Department said it was pleased that the judge had denied a request that would have prevented the agency from using the report or keeping it online.

From Los Angeles Times

For over a year now, investors have been focusing on the return on Big Tech’s investment, and keeping the AI spenders on a short leash.

From Barron's

But some economists are skeptical that he will deliver interest-rate cuts quickly, while keeping the central bank’s goals of price stability and maximum employment in balance.

From Barron's