keep

noun

The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
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.
to be in good keep
That which is kept in charge; a charge.
A cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.

verb

To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
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.
To act as wicket-keeper.
Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.
To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
To be in session; to take place.
School keeps today.
To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
To observe or celebrate (a holiday).
The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26.

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