keep; maintain; conservative
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
keep; maintain; preserve
Often used for keeping secrets, traditions, or original states intact.
He promised to keep this secret.
This family has always preserved their ancient traditions.
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We need to protect and maintain historical and cultural heritage.
The secret he had kept for ten years was finally made public.
Please keep the content of our conversation confidential.
adjective
conservative; old-fashioned; backward
Typically used to describe people's thinking, plans, or attitudes that resist change, often carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation.
His thinking is very conservative and unwilling to accept new things.
This plan is a bit conservative and needs some adjustments.
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The management model of this company is too old-fashioned.
Don't look at young people's ideas with a conservative mindset.
His conservative concepts have hindered the team's innovation.