/kee"ping/ , n.
1. agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together: His actions are not in keeping with his words.
2. the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care.
3. maintenance or keep.
4. holding, reserving, or retaining.
[ 1250-1300; ME keping. See KEEP, -ING 1 ]
Syn. 1. consistency, congruity, harmony. 2. protection, charge, guardianship. See custody .