keep something going
kept something going
Definition of keep something going - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
continue activitymake sure something continues or does not stop
- They worked hard to keep the project going.
- She worked hard to keep something going during tough times.
- Volunteers keep something going at the community center every weekend.
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Expressions with keep
maintain the pace or speed
He kept going at a steady pace throughout the race..
continue doing something
She decided to keep on studying despite the noise..
maintain the same speed or level
He struggled to keep up with the fast runners.
retain something or someone nearby
I keep a flashlight around in case of power outages.
maintain communication with someone
We promised to keep in touch after graduation.
not lose track of location in reading or process
Use a bookmark to keep your place in the book.
wash and care for your body regularly
He keeps himself clean by showering and brushing his teeth every morning.
watch or control something to prevent problems
You should keep a check on your spending.
watch something or someone very carefully
She will keep a close eye on the kids.
monitor something or someone carefully
The security team keeps a close watch on the premises.
watch carefully for something or someone
Keep an eye out for the delivery truck.
continue working on something persistently
She decided to keep at her studies despite the distractions.
stay at a distance or refrain from approaching
The guard asked the crowd to keep back.
spend time with people who have a bad influence
He started to fail school when he began to keep bad company.
spend time with someone socially
She likes to keep company with her neighbors.
maintain a low temperature
The refrigerator helps to keep cool the food and drinks.
prevent from increasing or rising
They took measures to keep down the inflation rate..
prevent someone from doing something
She couldn't keep from laughing at the joke.
remain in a place without a clear purpose or goal
They keep hanging about the park all afternoon.
continue to believe in the possibility of success
The team keeps hope alive even when the odds are against them.
prevent from going out
The school decided to keep in the students during the storm..
store something in a cold place to keep it fresh
We keep the meat in cold storage to prevent spoilage.
remember or consider something important
Keep in mind the deadline is tomorrow.
stay physically healthy and fit by exercising or eating well
She works out daily to keep in shape.
Expressions with something
very impressive or remarkable in a positive way
Her performance in the play was really something.
indicates a noteworthy or impressive thing
Winning the award, now that's something.
impressive or remarkable thing
Her performance in the play was quite something.
something seems dishonest or wrong
When he changed his story again, something's fishy.
inflate something with air or gas
We need to blow the balloons up for the party.
make a liquid thicker by boiling
Boil the sauce down to enhance the flavor.
gain a benefit or advantage from something
She hoped to get a promotion out of it.
finish an unpleasant task quickly
I want to get this meeting over with so I can relax.
try or attempt something new or unfamiliar
She decided to give painting a go.
try something to see results, especially if it is new
I did a trial run of the app before buying it.
hold a negative feeling towards someone or something
She has something against her new neighbor.
wear clothes or accessories on your body
She has a red dress on.
be involved or associated with something
He has something to do with the new project.
hold something so it does not rise
He kept the umbrella down in the wind.
store something so you can repeat it exactly without looking
She knows the poem by heart and can recite it anytime.
stop using something for a while so it can improve
Let the dough rest before baking.
allow something to lose power or energy by not recharging
He let the phone run down and it turned off.
attach an object to something using a pin
She pinned the note on the board.
move an object onto another surface
He pushed the book on the shelf.
leave a place quietly and quickly
She tried to slip out of the meeting unnoticed.
variety of options to satisfy all
The new restaurant offers something for everyone on its menu.
unspecified or forgotten thing
She left her keys or her phone or something or other at home.
keep something for future use
She stored up enough food for the winter.
consider something with importance or sincerity
She takes her studies seriously and always does her best.
Expressions with going
maintain the pace or speed
He kept going at a steady pace throughout the race..
expression of approval or praise for success
Good going on finishing the project early!
difficult and requiring a lot of effort
The project was hard going but rewarding.
used to praise someone for doing something well
Nice going on your test!
asking about the current situation or event
What's going on in the meeting room?
lose firmness or structure
The fruit is going soft.
not dangerous or scary, safe to approach or touch
Go ahead and touch it, it isn't going to bite!
exceeding acceptable limits or boundaries
Reading my texts without asking? That's going too far.
stuck in a situation without improvement
With that attitude, you're going nowhere fast.
have all plans or desires fulfilled easily
He feels great because everything is going his way..
begin or start an activity
Let's get going on the project now.
challenging or laborious task
The project turned out to be heavy going for the new team.
informal way to ask how someone is feeling
Hey, how's it going?
stop or leave a situation while conditions are still favorable
She decided to leave while the going's good to avoid future troubles.
do something with great enthusiasm or excessive energy
She danced like it's going out of style all night long..
not making any progress or advancement
The project is not going anywhere.
gradually losing ability to think clearly or remember things
His mind is going as he gets older.
seeming far below expected years in manner or looks
With her bright sneakers and jokes, she seemed sixty going on sixteen.
becoming confused or forgetful for a short time
Sorry, my mind is going—I can't remember your name.
continuing to be healthy or successful
After 50 years, their friendship is still going strong.
situations become difficult or challenging
When the going gets rough, she never gives up.
illness spreading among people
There's a bug going round at the office.
act now because the situation may soon get worse
Sell the old car while the going is good.
become extinct or completely disappear from use or existence
Many old traditions are going the way of the Dodo.
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- French:faire continuer, ...
- German:am Laufen halten, ...
- Italian:mandare avanti, ...
- Spanish:continuar, ...
- Portuguese:manter, ...
- Chinese:让......继续进行, ...
- Japanese:続ける, ...
- Arabic:أَبْقَى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַמְשִׁיךְ, ...
- Russian:поддерживать, ...
- Ukrainian:підтримувати, ...
- Hindi:जारी रखना, ...
- Bengali:চালিয়ে রাখা, ...
- Catalan:mantenir, ...
- Czech:udržovat v chodu, ...
- Danish:holde noget i gang, ...
- Dutch:iets gaande houden, ...
- Greek:κρατάω σε εξέλιξη, ...
- Hungarian:fenntartani, ...
- Khmer:បន្តឲ្យដំណើរការ, ...
- Korean:계속하다, ...
- Persian:برقرار نگه داشت, ...
- Polish:podtrzymywać, ...
- Portuguese (BR):manter, ...
- Romanian:a menține, ...
- Swedish:hålla igång, ...
- Thai:ทำให้ดำเนินต่อไป, ...
- Turkish:sürdürmek, ...
- Vietnamese:duy trì, ...
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