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21 keep hold of
(not to let go of: Keep hold of those tickets!) sköta ngns hushåll -
22 keep off
tillträde förbjudet, håll avstånd från -, hålla sig borta från -* * *1) (to stay away: There are notices round the bomb warning people to keep off; The rain kept off and we had sunshine for the wedding.)2) (to prevent from getting to or on to (something): This umbrella isn't pretty, but it keeps off the rain.) -
23 keep (someone) on the hop
(to keep (someone) busy, active etc.) hålla ngn sysselsatt (i gång) -
24 keep one's cool
hålla huvudet kallt, hålla sig lugn* * *(not to become over-excited or confused: If you keep your cool you won't fail.) -
25 keep one's hand in
(to remain good or skilful at doing something by doing it occasionally: I still sometimes play a game of billiards, just to keep my hand in.) -
26 keep one's mind on
hålla tankarna på, koncentrera sig på* * *(to give all one's attention to: Keep your mind on what you're doing!) -
27 keep out
(not to (allow to) enter: The notice at the building site said `Keep out!'; This coat keeps out the wind.) -
28 keep out of
(not to become involved in: Do try to keep out of trouble!) -
29 keep (someone) company
(to go, stay etc with (someone): I'll come too, and keep you company.) hålla ngn sällskap -
30 keep (someone) on the hop
(to keep (someone) busy, active etc.) hålla ngn sysselsatt (i gång) -
31 keep the ball rolling
hålla konservationen i gång; fortsätta med affärerna* * *(to start or keep something going, especially a conversation: He can be relied on to start the ball rolling at parties.) sätta (hålla) i gång -
32 keep the wolf from the door
(to keep away hunger or want.) hålla nöden från dörren -
33 keep time
((of a clock etc) to show the time accurately: Does this watch keep (good) time?) -
34 keep up with the Joneses
['‹ounziz] (to have everything one's neighbours have: She didn't need a new cooker - she just bought one to keep up with the Joneses.) hålla vakt (utkik) -
35 keep/have an open mind
(to have a willingness to listen to or accept new ideas, other people's suggestions etc (eg before making a decision): It doesn't seem to be a very good plan, but I think we should keep an open mind about it for the time being.) vara öppen för nya idéer (intryck, synpunkter) -
36 keep/lose track of
((not) to keep oneself informed about (the progress or whereabouts of): I've lost track of what is happening.) hålla (tappa) kontakten med -
37 keep abreast of
hålla jämna steg med* * *(to remain up to date with: keeping abreast of recent scientific developments.) hålla sig à jour med -
38 keep at arm's length
hålla på en arms avstånd* * *(to avoid becoming too friendly with someone: She keeps her new neighbours at arm's length.) -
39 keep guard (on)
The soldiers kept guard (on the prisoner).) hålla vakt -
40 keep guard (on)
The soldiers kept guard (on the prisoner).) hålla vakt
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Keep — (k[=e]p), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Kept} (k[e^]pt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Keeping}.] [OE. k[=e]pen, AS. c[=e]pan to keep, regard, desire, await, take, betake; cf. AS. copenere lover, OE. copnien to desire.] 1. To care; to desire. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] I… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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