keeping
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of KEEPING
in keeping with
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a
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agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
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The decorations in the house are in (perfect) keeping with her personality.
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The book is in keeping with novels of the time. [=it is like novels written around that same time]
b
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in a way that agrees with, obeys, or matches (something)
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In keeping with the overall design of the park, the playground will remain small.
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The new bus station offers wireless Internet access in keeping with the expectations of modern travelers.
in your keeping
◊ If someone or something is in your keeping, you are expected to protect or take care of that person or thing
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What happened to the money that had been left in his keeping? [=(more commonly) in his care]
out of keeping with
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not agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
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Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance.
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The modern décor was out of keeping with the church's architecture.
