keep

US /kiːp/
UK /kiːp/
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1.

houden, behouden

have or retain possession of (something)

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You can keep the change.
Je mag het wisselgeld houden.
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I want to keep this book.
Ik wil dit boek houden.
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retainholdpreservestoresave
2.

blijven, doorgaan

continue in a specified condition, position, or course of action

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Keep quiet!
Blijf stil!
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She decided to keep working.
Ze besloot te blijven werken.
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continueremainstaypersistcarry on
3.

houden, laten

cause to continue in a specified condition, position, or course of action

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Keep the door closed.
Houd de deur gesloten.
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The noise kept me awake.
Het lawaai hield me wakker.
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maintainpreservesustainholdcause to remain
1.

donjon, burcht

the strongest part of a castle or other fortification, housing the main living quarters and defensive structures.

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The invaders attacked the castle's keep.
De indringers vielen de donjon van het kasteel aan.
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The ancient keep stood tall against the sky.
De oude donjon stond hoog tegen de hemel.
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donjonstrongholdcitadelfortresstower
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keep onkeep tokeep inkeep atkeep in within keeping withkeep up with