If you keep something from someone, you do not tell them about it. On the day after her operation she couldn't keep anything down. If you say that you can't keep food or liquid down, you mean that you vomit when you eat or drink. If you keep a person or group of people down, you prevent them from having any power or freedom. We need to work hard to keep our prices down. To keep the size or number of something down is to control it and prevent it from increasing. When she told me about her illness, I was sure she was keeping something back/keeping back the truth. (T + object + verb-ing) Am I keeping you from your work? If you keep something back you do not use it all or tell it all at the same time. (T + object + verb-ing) She kept me talking on the phone for half an hour. He's very late, what's keeping him? Sorry for keeping you waiting (= for making you wait).
(I usually + adverb or preposition) To keep someone is to delay them or prevent them from doing something. (T + object + past participle) Keep away/back - it might be dangerous. (T + object + adjective) He kept his eyes fixed on me while I spoke. (T + object + adjective) The noise from their party kept me awake half the night. " Can't you keep that dog of yours under control? Close the door to keep the room warm. (L only +adjective) " Shall I move this painting to the other wall?" " No, keep it here/keep it where it is. (L only +adjective) Keep left (= Stay on the road that goes to the left) when you come to the fork, then take the second on the right. (L only +adjective) Having a cold shower is the only way to keep cool in this weather. S T A Y (v) (past:) kept - to (cause to) stay in a particular place or condition I wish you'd keep quiet. wages, living, livelihood stronghold, strongest part of a medieval castleĦ. remain cheerful maintain good spirits, courage, or resolutionĥ.
A fortified tower containing living quarters. retain possession of, hold onto save, store watch over, care for, look after, maintain observe, obey, adhere stay, remain continue stop, ceaseĢ.
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