keep in

verb

1. intr; also preposition to stay indoors
2. tr to restrain (an emotion); repress
3. tr to detain (a schoolchild) after hours as a punishment
4. (of a fire) to stay alight or to cause (a fire) to stay alight
5. tr, prep to allow a constant supply of

   her prize money kept her in new clothes for a year

6. keep in with
   to maintain good relations with

Example Sentences

Mr Khalife previously told jurors he escaped from prison so he would be kept in a high security unit away from "sex offenders" and "terrorists" who wanted to harm him.

From BBC

Tempted as we may be to view this episode as premonitory, keep in mind these episodes were written and filmed many months ago.

From Salon

She also kept in touch with her fellow contestants.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Biden administration claimed to take a more responsible approach to China policy, it did, in fact, keep in place many of the Trump-era tariffs on imports.

From BBC

Looking to catch up to technology so you can keep in touch with loved ones?

From Los Angeles Times

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