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

Another said that leaders at the FBI are “keeping their heads down and are afraid to say anything.”

From Salon

There was no "support or gratitude," he added, for keeping the service running, during this year's strike action.

From BBC

Lawyers representing immigrants in prolonged detention say the government is keeping people locked up in hopes of wearing down their clients so they abandon their fight to remain in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

With thousands of supporters due to travel over the Christmas period, Carse acknowledged the responsibility of keeping the series alive.

From BBC

Thousands of troops and state personnel will take part in a military parade Tuesday to mark the anniversary, in keeping with other key dates in September in ideologically-aligned neighbours China and Vietnam.

From Barron's