keep
/kiːp//kiːp/noun
Definitions
The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
Synonyms:donjonThe food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
Example: He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.
The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.
Example: to be in good keep
verb
Definitions
To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
Example: to keep silence; to keep one's word; to keep possession
(heading) To hold the status of something.
(heading) To hold or be held in a state.
To wait for, keep watch for.