keep

keepとは　意味・定義・例文

Verb 動詞

1. (cause to) be in a particular state or condition; remain

～の状態に保つ, ～を…の状態に保つ

keep quiet
keep studying hard
keep the door open[closed]
She kept me waiting for a long time.

2. (cause to) continue in a particular state or condition

～の状態に保つ, ～を…の状態に保つ

How long can I keep this book?

3. take charge of

～を預かる, ～を管理する

Will you keep this bag for me? ― May I leave this bag with you?

4. put aside for the future use

～を取っておく

keep cans for recycling
Please keep this seat for me.

5. be faithful to

～を守る, ～を守る

keep one's word[promise]

6. take care of

～を世話する, ～の面倒を見る, ～を飼う

keep cats as a pet

7. write regularly in

～を記録としてつける

She keeps a diary every day.

8. have something on sale or in stock

～を常時おいている, ～を常時売っている

We don't keep that magazine on hand.

9. last

持つ

This food won't keep long.