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1 keep
[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) beholde2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) beholde; bevare; holde på3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) holde4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) blive ved5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) have6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) holde7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) holde sig8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) føre9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) holde på; opholde10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) forsørge11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) holde12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) holde2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) kost; ophold- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch* * *[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) beholde2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) beholde; bevare; holde på3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) holde4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) blive ved5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) have6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) holde7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) holde sig8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) føre9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) holde på; opholde10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) forsørge11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) holde12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) holde2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) kost; ophold- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
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2 keep back
1) (not to (allow to) move forward: She kept the child back on the edge of the crowd; Every body keep back from the door!) holde tilbage2) (not to tell or make known: I feel he's keeping the real story back for some reason.) tilbageholde3) (not to give or pay out: Part of my allowance is kept back to pay for my meals; Will they keep it back every week?) tilbageholde* * *1) (not to (allow to) move forward: She kept the child back on the edge of the crowd; Every body keep back from the door!) holde tilbage2) (not to tell or make known: I feel he's keeping the real story back for some reason.) tilbageholde3) (not to give or pay out: Part of my allowance is kept back to pay for my meals; Will they keep it back every week?) tilbageholde -
3 keep etc in reserve
(to have or keep (something) in case or until it is needed: If you go to America please keep some money in reserve for your fare home.) holde i reserve* * *(to have or keep (something) in case or until it is needed: If you go to America please keep some money in reserve for your fare home.) holde i reserve -
4 keep off
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.) holde sig væk2) (to prevent from getting to or on to (something): This umbrella isn't pretty, but it keeps off the rain.) holde væk* * *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.) holde sig væk2) (to prevent from getting to or on to (something): This umbrella isn't pretty, but it keeps off the rain.) holde væk -
5 keep out of
(not to become involved in: Do try to keep out of trouble!) holde sig uden for* * *(not to become involved in: Do try to keep out of trouble!) holde sig uden for -
6 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.) ikke ville stå tilbage for naboerne* * *['‹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.) ikke ville stå tilbage for naboerne -
7 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.) have et åbent sind* * *(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.) have et åbent sind -
8 keep house (for)
(to do the cooking, housework etc (for): She keeps house for her brother.) holde hus* * *(to do the cooking, housework etc (for): She keeps house for her brother.) holde hus -
9 keep house (for)
(to do the cooking, housework etc (for): She keeps house for her brother.) holde hus* * *(to do the cooking, housework etc (for): She keeps house for her brother.) holde hus -
10 keep oneself to oneself
(to tell others very little about oneself, and not to be very friendly or sociable.) holde sig for sig selv* * *(to tell others very little about oneself, and not to be very friendly or sociable.) holde sig for sig selv -
11 keep (something) to oneself
(not to tell anyone (something): He kept his conclusions to himself.) holde for sig selv* * *(not to tell anyone (something): He kept his conclusions to himself.) holde for sig selv -
12 keep (something) to oneself
(not to tell anyone (something): He kept his conclusions to himself.) holde for sig selv* * *(not to tell anyone (something): He kept his conclusions to himself.) holde for sig selv -
13 keep watch
(to have the task of staying alert and watching for danger.) holde vagt* * *(to have the task of staying alert and watching for danger.) holde vagt -
14 have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
(to keep (a plan etc) secret for possible use at a later time: I'm keeping this idea up my sleeve for the time being.) holde oppe i ærmet* * *(to keep (a plan etc) secret for possible use at a later time: I'm keeping this idea up my sleeve for the time being.) holde oppe i ærmetEnglish-Danish dictionary > have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
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15 have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
(to keep (a plan etc) secret for possible use at a later time: I'm keeping this idea up my sleeve for the time being.) holde oppe i ærmet* * *(to keep (a plan etc) secret for possible use at a later time: I'm keeping this idea up my sleeve for the time being.) holde oppe i ærmetEnglish-Danish dictionary > have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
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16 press for
(to try to get; to keep demanding: The miners are pressing for higher wages.) presse på for* * *(to try to get; to keep demanding: The miners are pressing for higher wages.) presse på for -
17 save etc for a rainy day
(to keep (especially money) until one needs it or in case one may need it.) til dårlige tider* * *(to keep (especially money) until one needs it or in case one may need it.) til dårlige tider -
18 to keep oneself to oneself
at holde sig for sig selv -
19 reserve
[rə'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to ask for or order to be kept for the use of a particular person, often oneself: The restaurant is busy on Saturdays, so I'll phone up today and reserve a table.) reservere2) (to keep for the use of a particular person or group of people, or for a particular use: These seats are reserved for the committee members.) reservere2. noun1) (something which is kept for later use or for use when needed: The farmer kept a reserve of food in case he was cut off by floods.) reserve; forråd2) (a piece of land used for a special purpose eg for the protection of animals: a wild-life reserve; a nature reserve.) reservat; -reservat3) (the habit of not saying very much, not showing what one is feeling, thinking etc; shyness.) tilbageholdenhed; reservation4) ((often in plural) soldiers, sailors etc who do not belong to the regular full-time army, navy etc but who are called into action when needed eg during a war.) reserver•- reserved
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- keep in reserve* * *[rə'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to ask for or order to be kept for the use of a particular person, often oneself: The restaurant is busy on Saturdays, so I'll phone up today and reserve a table.) reservere2) (to keep for the use of a particular person or group of people, or for a particular use: These seats are reserved for the committee members.) reservere2. noun1) (something which is kept for later use or for use when needed: The farmer kept a reserve of food in case he was cut off by floods.) reserve; forråd2) (a piece of land used for a special purpose eg for the protection of animals: a wild-life reserve; a nature reserve.) reservat; -reservat3) (the habit of not saying very much, not showing what one is feeling, thinking etc; shyness.) tilbageholdenhed; reservation4) ((often in plural) soldiers, sailors etc who do not belong to the regular full-time army, navy etc but who are called into action when needed eg during a war.) reserver•- reserved
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20 set aside
(to keep for a special use or purpose: He set aside some cash for use at the weekend.) sætte til side* * *(to keep for a special use or purpose: He set aside some cash for use at the weekend.) sætte til side
См. также в других словарях:
keep for — index hold (possess) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
keep for future action — index postpone Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
keep for a rainy day — set aside to be used during difficult times … English contemporary dictionary
keep in view — keep for the future, hold onto for later … English contemporary dictionary
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keep*/*/*/ — [kiːp] (past tense and past participle kept [kept] ) verb I 1) [I/T] to stay in a state, position, or place without changing or moving, or to make someone or something do this Keep still while I brush your hair.[/ex] People kept quiet because… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
keep back — verb 1. keep under control; keep in check suppress a smile Keep your temper keep your cool • Syn: ↑restrain, ↑keep, ↑hold back • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
