Monitoring & Maintaining (Keep): English Vocabulary List

to provide a home for a living creature and care for it

"They keep a dog."

"Many families choose to keep an animal as a companion, providing it with food and shelter."

to maintain an even distribution between various elements or priorities

"Keep the balance steady."

"It is important to keep a balance between work and personal life to avoid burnout and maintain well-being."

to maintain a written or digital account of information, events, or data for future reference

"Please keep a record today."

"The company decided to keep a record of every transaction so that auditors could review the financial data accurately."

to record and track the points or results in a game, competition, or other similar activity

"We will keep score."

"The designated person will keep score throughout the entire tournament to ensure accuracy of results."

to closely observe someone or something to stay informed about their activities or whereabouts

"Keep tabs on the kids."

"The police have been keeping tabs on the suspected criminal for several months waiting for him to make a mistake."

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

"It is hard to keep track of time."

"It is hard to keep track of all the new vocabulary words without using a flashcard app."

used to praise someone for their efforts and encouraging them to continue performing well

"Keep up the good work!"

"Your dedication and hard work are truly commendable, so please keep up the good work on this project."

to maintain a physical or metaphorical separation from someone or something, often for safety, privacy, or respect

"Keep a safe distance."

"During the pandemic, it was advised to keep a distance from others to prevent the spread of the virus."

to regularly write and maintain a personal journal or record of one's thoughts, experiences, and daily activities

"I have kept a diary since I was a child."

"The teenage girl decided to keep a diary to record her thoughts and feelings every day."

to regularly write and maintain a personal record of thoughts, experiences, and events

"She keeps a journal of her travels."

"The traveller likes to keep a journal of his adventures to remember all the places he has visited."

to monitor a particular area, situation, or person in order to be aware of any developments, changes, or potential dangers

"Keep a lookout for the mail carrier."

"The pirate climbed to the top of the mast to keep a lookout for any approaching ships."

to maintain physical fitness and good health through regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle

"I exercise daily to keep in shape."

"The athlete runs five miles every day to keep in shape and maintain her fitness level."

to maintain a similar speed or level of progress as something or someone else

"I cannot keep pace."

"The new technology is advancing so rapidly that it is difficult for many businesses to keep pace with the changes."

to maintain financial stability or solvency

"He works two jobs to keep afloat."

"The small business struggled to keep afloat during the economic crisis but somehow managed to survive."