keep ‧ ing /ˈkiːpɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ keep , ↑ keeper , ↑ keeping ; verb : ↑ keep ; adjective : kept]
1 . in keeping (with something) matching something, or suitable in a particular situation:
In keeping with tradition, everyone wore black.
2 . out of keeping (with something) not matching something or not suitable in a particular situation:
The cheerful cover of the book is out of keeping with the sad story told inside it.
3 . in sb’s keeping being looked after or guarded by someone
⇨ ↑ safekeeping