Found 1 items, similar to keep up.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: keep up
keep up
v 1: maintain a required pace or level;
“He could not keep up and
dropped out of the race”
2: lengthen or extend in duration or space;
“We sustained the
diplomatic negociations as long as possible”;
“prolong the
treatment of the patient”;
“keep up the good work” [syn:
prolong,
sustain]
3: 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” [syn:
conserve,
preserve,
maintain]
4: keep informed;
“He kept up on his country's foreign
policies” [syn:
keep abreast,
follow]
5: 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”