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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
keep something up
ˌkeep sthˈup derived
1. to make sth stay at a high level
• The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up.
2. to continue sth at the same, usually high, level
• The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night.
• We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments.
•Well done! Keep up the good work/Keep it up!
3. to make sth remain at a high level
•They sang songs to keep their spirits up.
4. to continue to use or practise sth
•to keep up old traditions
•Do you still keep up your Spanish?
5. to take care of a house, garden/yard, etc. so that it stays in good condition
Syn: ↑maintain
related noun ↑upkeep
Main entry: ↑keepderived
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