(of a shop or business) To own or manage
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To be able to match or compete with (a competitor, opponent or peer)
“Yet even two against one, Garric and Osman were overmatched, barely able to keep up with their opponent's speed.”
To maintain, prolong, or keep something (good) going
“I most definitely will be purchasing from you in the near future. Keep up the good work.”
To continue or remain in a given state
“Do you think this fine weather will keep up for a couple of weeks?”
To remain in existence or active despite challenges
“Amazingly, network backbones have been able to keep up despite the fact that network bandwidth demands are doubling every year.”
To physically prop or keep something in an upright position
“So to keep the pole up, we attach three or four ropes to its top, and we anchor the ropes into the ground after pulling them taut.”
(intransitive) To persist in or proceed with an activity or action
To remain informed or in control of a situation
To maintain the focus or attention of others
To move behind in the same direction
(of a shop or business) To own or manage
To extend or draw out, typically a period or duration
To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally
To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity
To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption
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