have or retain possession of

return one copy to me, keeping the other for your files

my father would keep the best for himself

she had trouble keeping her balance

cause to continue in a specified condition, position, course, etc.

the guidance system keeps the machine on course

he kept his eyes on the road

keep your hands off me

she might be kept alive artificially by machinery

provide for the sustenance of (someone)

he had to keep his large family in the manner he had chosen

honour or fulfil (a commitment or undertaking)

I'll keep my promise, naturally

make written entries in (a diary) on a regular basis

the master kept a weekly journal

food, clothes, and other essentials for living

the Society are paying for your keep

charge; control

if from shepherd's keep a lamb strayed far

the strongest or central tower of a castle, acting as a final refuge