Definitions
1.nounThe main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
2.nounThe food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance."He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep."
3.nounThe act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
4.nounThe state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case."to be in good keep"
5.nounThat which is kept in charge; a charge.
6.nounA cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.
7.verbTo 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"
8.verb(heading) To hold the status of something.
9.verb(heading) To hold or be held in a state.
10.verbTo wait for, keep watch for.
11.verbTo act as wicket-keeper."Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years."
12.verbTo take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
13.verbTo be in session; to take place."School keeps today."
14.verbTo observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
15.verb(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
16.verbTo observe or celebrate (a holiday)."The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26."