(transitive) To hold back; to refuse to give or share. / (transitive) To restrict or restrain. / (transitive) To prevent (a pupil) from advancing in a course.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of keep to oneself

To choose not to have an abortion.

(transitive) To hold in subjection; hence, to oppress.

(UK, universities, dated) To reside during a term.

(slang) To stay in concealment. / (slang) To be reticent.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of keep the peace

To keep abreast of or up to date with; to keep people informed of.

Alternative form of keep faith

To strive to maintain a group; to prevent a group from separating; to remain together.