keep
معنی فارسی
نگاه داشتن ، نگهداشتن ، ،
نگاه داشتن :رعايت کردن ، گرفتن ، نگاه داشتن
معنی کامل و مثالها
/kēp/vi., n., vt.
● حفظ کردن، محترم شمردن، پیروی کردن
to keep the Sabbath
مراسم روز یکشنبه را رعایت کردن
to keep one's promise
به قول خود وفا کردن
to keep a diet
رژیم گرفتن
the Victorians knew how to keep Christmas
مردم دوران ویکتوریا میدانستند چگونه باید کریسمس را برگزار کرد.
I can't keep pace with him
نمیتوانم پا به پای او بروم.
● نگهداری کردن، توجه کردن از، محافظت کردن، پاسداری کردن، حفظ کردن، حراست کردن، پرورش دادن
to keep horses
اسبداری کردن
the grandmother is keeping the children
مادربزرگ از بچهها نگهداری میکند.
she keeps the Jewelery in a safe
او جواهرات را در صندوق آهنی نگهداری میکند.
the police tried to keep order
پلیس کوشید تا نظم را حفظ کند.
● ازآن خود داشتن، مالک بودن، داشتن
she kept two servants
او دو نوکر داشت.
you can keep the book; I don't need it anymore
کتاب مال تو، من دیگر نیازی به آن ندارم.
please keep the change!
پول خرد مال خودتان!
he gave me five dollars and kept the rest
او پنج دلار به من داد و بقیه را برای خود نگه داشت.
● نگهداشتن، ازدست ندادن
please keep my chair until I get back from the bathroom
لطفا صندلی مرا نگهدارید تا از دستشویی برگردم.
this old bicycle is not worth keeping
این دوچرخهی قراضه ارزش نگهداشتن را ندارد.
I won't spend my money now; I'll keep it for later
حالا پولم را خرج نمیکنم و آن را برای بعدها نگهمیدارم.
keep my phone number; you might need it
شمارهی تلفن مرا نگهدار، شاید لازم بشود.
● در حالت به خصوصی نگهداشتن
this coat will keep you warm
این کت شما را گرم نگه خواهد داشت.
I tried to keep the children busy
کوشیدم بچهها را سرگرم نگهدارم.
keep the customers satisfied
مشتریان را راضی نگهدار!
the illness kept her in the hospital
بیماری او را در بیمارستان نگهداشت.
I am sorry to keep them waiting
از منتظر نگهداشتن آنها متاسفم.
keep your hands up!
دستانت را بالا نگهدار!
● درجا یا وضع به خصوصی باقی ماندن
keep back!
عقب برو (بروید)!
keep off the grass!
روی چمن نرو (نروید)!
he always keeps to his own room
او همیشه در اتاق خودش است.
it is difficult to keep warm here
گرم ماندن در اینجا مشکل است.
keep calm
آرام باش!
● (به کاری) ادامه دادن
he kept interrupting me
او مرتبا حرف مرا قطع میکرد.
he kept on talking
او به حرف زدن ادامه داد.
keep going till you reach the second alley
بروید تا به کوچهی دوم برسید.
he keeps working even though he is old
با آنکه پیر است به کار کردن ادامه میدهد.
● (با: from) خودداری کردن، نکردن، بازداشتن
I couldn't keep from laughing
نمیتوانستم از خنده خودداری کنم.
I know your are busy; I won't keep you from your work
شما را از کارتان باز نمیدارم; سرتان شلوغ است.
keep your children from running into the middle of the street
جلو بچههایتان را بگیرید که به وسط خیابان ندوند.
● قلعه، برج دفاعی، برج قلعه
● معاش، خرج، قوت
to earn one's keep
به اندازهی مخارج خود (خورد و خوراک خود) کار کردن
● مرتبا یادداشت کردن، مرتب نوشتن در
he keeps a diary
او خاطرات خود را مینویسد.
she keeps account of what we spend
او حساب آنچه را که خرج میکنیم مینویسد.
● (خوراک) تازه باقی ماندن، فاسد نشدن
cheese keeps in a refrigerator for a long time
پنیر مدتها در یخچال میماند (خراب نمیشود).
we have to eat this meat; it won't keep
باید این گوشت را بخوریم; نمیشود آن را نگهداشت.
● (با فعل: be ـ عامیانه) در احوال پرسی به کار میرود
how is your father keeping?
پدرتان چطور است؟
he is keeping quite well, thank you
حال او خیلی خوب است، متشکرم.
● (با: from) در دعا و آرزو به کار میرود
may God keep him from harm!
خدا او را از بلا حفظ کند!
I hope he keeps from making the same mistake!
امیدوارم همین اشتباه را تکرار نکند!
* for keeps
(امریکا ـ عامیانه) برای همیشه، ابدی، برای همیشه مال برنده
* keep a secret
راز نگهداشتن، رازداری کردن
* keep at (something)
پیگیری کردن، ادامه دادن، دنبال کاری را گرفتن
he is tired, but he'll keep at it until it is finished
او خسته است ولی آنقدر مداومت به خرج خواهد داد تا (آن کار) تمام شود.
* keep (something) back
1- از افشا یا اقرار خودداری کردن، بروز ندادن، در خود نگهداشتن
I'll tell you everything and keep back nothing
همه چیز را به شما خواهم گفت و هیچ چیز را پنهان نخواهم کرد.
2- بخشی از چیزی را نگهداشتن یا ندادن
he paid part of my wages and kept back the rest
او بخشی از مزد مرا داد و بقیه را نگهداشت.
* keep (somebody or something) down
مهار کردن، جلو افزایش (چیزی) را گرفتن، تحت فشار یا ظلم قرار دادن
the government is trying to keep down inflation
دولت میکوشد جلو تورم را بگیرد.
* keep (something) from (somebody)
چیزی را از کسی پنهان کردن
we kept the bad news from our grandfather
خبر بد را از پدربزرگمان پنهان کردیم.
* keep in with (somebody)
با کسی دوستی کردن، دوستی مصلحتی کردن
* keep off
دور نگهداشتن، حفظ کردن از
this umbrella will keep the sun off
این چتر جلو نور خورشید را میگیرد.
* keep on
به کاری ادامه دادن
prices keep on increasing
قیمتها رو به افزایش است.
* keep one's head
خونسردی خود را حفظ کردن، خود را نباختن
* keep one's shirt on
آرام ماندن، خشمگین نشدن
* keep out
در خارج ماندن، وارد نشدن، دخالت نکردن
keep out of my affairs
در کارهای من دخالت نکن!
closing the windows will keep the cold out
بستن پنجرهها جلو سرما را میگیرد.
* keep to (something)
دنبال کاری را گرفتن، خود را به کاری (یا چیزی) محدود کردن، در جایی باقی ماندن
he keeps to his room
او در اتاق خود میماند (از اتاق خود بیرون نمیآید).
* keep someone company
کسی را همراهی کردن، با کسی مصاحبت کردن
* keep (something) to oneself
(چیزی را) افشا نکردن، به کسی نگفتن
keep it to yourself; I'm going to resign
به کسی نگو; من میخواهم استعفا بدهم.
* keep to oneself
گوشهی عزلت برگزیدن، تنها به سربردن، معاشر نبودن، کز کردن
most of the time he keeps to himself
اکثر اوقات او تک و تنها میماند.
* keep up
1- بالا نگهداشتن، از افتادن جلوگیری کردن 2- ادامه دادن 3- پابهپای کسی یا چیزی رفتن، عقب نیافتادن
keep prices up
قیمتها را بالا نگهداشتن
keep up the good work!
آن کار نیک را ادامه بده!
you walk too fast and I can't keep up with you
تو تند راه میروی و من نمیتوانم پابهپای تو بروم.
* keep up appearances
ظواهر را حفظ کردن
* keep up with the Joneses
چشم و همچشمی کردن
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from Middle English 'kepen', from Old English 'cēpan', of Germanic origin.
مثال
- I keep my keys in my pocket.
- She keeps a diary to record her thoughts.
- They keep their promises.
ترکیبهای رایج
Keep a secret Keep a promise Keep a diary Keep a watch
تعریف انگلیسی
- the financial means whereby one lives “each child was expected to pay for their keep” “he applied to the state for support” “he could no longer earn his own livelihood”
- the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
- a cell in a jail or prison
- keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" “hold in place” “She always held herself as a lady” “The students keep me on my toes” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s something Adjective/Noun” “Somebody ----s somebody PP” “Somebody ----s something PP”
- continue a certain state, condition, or activity “Keep on working!” “We continued to work into the night” “Keep smiling” “We went on working until well past midnight” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s VERB-ing” “Something ----s (for: go on)” “Somebody ----s (for: go on)” “Something ----s (for: continue)” “Somebody ----s (for: continue)” “They keep moving”
- retain possession of “Can I keep my old stuffed animals?” “She kept her maiden name after she married” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s PP (for: hold on)” “They keep the money”
- stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state “We must prevent the cancer from spreading” “His snoring kept me from falling asleep” “Keep the child from eating the marbles” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody PP” “Somebody ----s something PP” “They keep him from writing the letter”
- conform one's action or practice to “keep appointments” “she never keeps her promises” “We kept to the original conditions of the contract” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- stick to correctly or closely “The pianist kept time with the metronome” “keep count” “I cannot keep track of all my employees” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- look after; be the keeper of; have charge of “He keeps the shop when I am gone” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody”
- maintain by writing regular records “keep a diary” “maintain a record” “keep notes” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- supply with room and board “He is keeping three women in the guest cottage” “keep boarders” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Sam cannot keep Sue”
- allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature “We cannot continue several servants any longer” “She retains a lawyer” “The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff” “Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on” “We kept the work going as long as we could” “She retained her composure” “this garment retains its shape even after many washings” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s somebody”
- supply with necessities and support “She alone sustained her family” “The money will sustain our good cause” “There's little to earn and many to keep” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Something ----s somebody” “Something ----s something”
- fail to spoil or rot “These potatoes keep for a long time” “Verb Frames:” “Something ----s” “This food does keep well”
- behave as expected during of holidays or rites “Keep the commandments” “celebrate Christmas” “Observe Yom Kippur” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- keep under control; keep in check “suppress a smile” “Keep your temper” “keep your cool” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody” “Somebody ----s somebody PP”
- maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger “May God keep you” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody”
- raise “She keeps a few chickens in the yard” “he keeps bees” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- retain rights to “keep my job for me while I give birth” “keep my seat, please” “keep open the possibility of a merger” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- store or keep customarily “Where do you keep your gardening tools?” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- have as a supply “I always keep batteries in the freezer” “keep food for a week in the pantry” “She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- maintain for use and service “I keep a car in the countryside” “She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
- hold and prevent from leaving “The student was kept after school” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s somebody”
- prevent (food) from rotting “preserved meats” “keep potatoes fresh” “Verb Frames:” “Somebody ----s something”
مترادفها
I. verb active
1. Retain, detain, hold, hold fast.
2. Preserve, maintain, continue.
3. Restrain, withhold.
4. Guard, protect, preserve, take care of.
5. Fulfil, observe, adhere to, be faithful to, be true to, stand by.
6. Celebrate, honor, solemnize, commemorate, do honor to.
7. Sustain, support, maintain.
8. Preserve, store, store up, lay away.
II. verb neuter
1. Continue, remain.
2. Stay, abide, lodge, dwell.
3. Endure, last.
III. noun
Stronghold, donjon.