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English to English verb
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maintain a required pace or level |
• He could not keep up and dropped out of the race
source: wordnet30
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lengthen or extend in duration or space |
• We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
• prolong the treatment of the patient
• keep up the good work
source: wordnet30
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keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction |
• We preserve these archeological findings
• The old lady could not keep up the building
• children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
• The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
source: wordnet30 Example:
• He kept up on his country's foreign policies
source: wordnet30
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prevent from going to bed at night |
• The anticipation of the trip kept the children up all night
• I kept myself up all night studying for the exam
source: wordnet30
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