Keep in

verb

To prevent someone or something from leaving a particular place.

She kept the cat in until the dog was put away
Visual representation of "keep in" - To prevent someone or something from leaving a particular place

Often appears as...

  • keep the pet in
  • keep kids in
verb

To retain, continue or stop from departing.

I keep in all my feelings and never express them
Visual representation of "keep in" - To retain, continue or stop from departing

Often appears as...

  • keep feelings in
  • keep thoughts in
verb

To maintain contact with someone.

We had a great time, let's keep in touch
Visual representation of "keep in" - To maintain contact with someone

Often appears as...

  • keep in touch
  • keep in contact
verb

To prevent someone or something from leaving a particular place.

She kept the cat in until the dog was put away
Visual representation of "keep in" - To prevent someone or something from leaving a particular place

Often appears as...

  • keep the pet in
  • keep kids in
verb

To retain, continue or stop from departing.

I keep in all my feelings and never express them
Visual representation of "keep in" - To retain, continue or stop from departing

Often appears as...

  • keep feelings in
  • keep thoughts in
verb

To maintain contact with someone.

We had a great time, let's keep in touch
Visual representation of "keep in" - To maintain contact with someone

Often appears as...

  • keep in touch
  • keep in contact
Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Restraint

Used when someone actively prevents something from moving out of a space.

Illustration for Physical Restraint
The guards were instructed to keep the intruders in the hall.
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Safety Precaution

Implies protecting something by not allowing it to go outside.

Illustration for Safety Precaution
You need to keep the chemicals in the lab for safety.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Restraint

Used when someone actively prevents something from moving out of a space.

Illustration for Physical Restraint
The guards were instructed to keep the intruders in the hall.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Safety Precaution

Implies protecting something by not allowing it to go outside.

Illustration for Safety Precaution
You need to keep the chemicals in the lab for safety.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Restraint

Used when someone actively prevents something from moving out of a space.

Illustration for Physical Restraint
The guards were instructed to keep the intruders in the hall.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Safety Precaution

Implies protecting something by not allowing it to go outside.

Illustration for Safety Precaution
You need to keep the chemicals in the lab for safety.
Visual representation of the word "Keep in"

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