Collocations of 'Give- Keep- Come' - Monitoring & Maintaining (Keep)

Master English collocations with 'Keep' used for monitoring and maintaining, like "keep a lookout" and "keep pace".

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to [keep] an animal [phrase]

to provide a home for a living creature and care for it

Ex: It 's a significant responsibility to keep an animal , as it requires proper care and attention .

to [keep] (a|the) balance [phrase]

to maintain an even distribution between various elements or priorities

Ex: Entrepreneurs strive to keep the balance between risk and reward in their ventures .

to [keep] a record [phrase]

to maintain a written or digital account of information, events, or data for future reference

Ex: The library keeps a record of all the books borrowed by its patrons .

to [keep] score [phrase]

to record and track the points or results in a game, competition, or other similar activity

Ex: The referee 's job is to keep score during the basketball game .

to [keep] tabs on {sb/sth} [phrase]

to closely observe someone or something to stay informed about their activities or whereabouts

Ex: She kept tabs on her favorite celebrity 's social media accounts .

to [keep] track of {sb/sth} [phrase]

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

Ex: The GPS system helps us keep track of our location during the road trip .

[keep] up the good work [sentence]

used to praise someone for their efforts and encouraging them to continue performing well

Ex: The coach reminded his players to stay focused and keep up the good work as they headed into the championship game .

to [keep] a distance [phrase]

to maintain a physical or metaphorical separation from someone or something, often for safety, privacy, or respect

Ex: To avoid interfering , it 's best to keep a distance when someone is going through a difficult time .

to [keep] a diary [phrase]

to regularly write and maintain a personal journal or record of one's thoughts, experiences, and daily activities

Ex: Keeping a diary can be a therapeutic way to express emotions and reflect on life .

to [keep] a journal [phrase]

to regularly write and maintain a personal record of thoughts, experiences, and events

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to [keep] a lookout [phrase]

to monitor a particular area, situation, or person in order to be aware of any developments, changes, or potential dangers

Ex: He asked his friend to keep a lookout while he quickly ran into the store .

to [keep] in shape [phrase]

to maintain physical fitness and good health through regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle

Ex: It 's essential to eat a balanced diet to keep in shape .

to [keep] pace [phrase]

to maintain a similar speed or level of progress as something or someone else

Ex: She keeps pace with the rest of the team during training .

to [keep] afloat [phrase]

to maintain financial stability or solvency

Ex: The nonprofit organization relies on donations to keep afloat and continue its important work in the community .

Collocations of 'Give- Keep- Come'
Acts of Assistance or Interaction (Give)	Providing Intangible Things (Give)	Monitoring & Maintaining (Keep)	Relationships & Communication (Keep)
Actions or Outcomes (Come)	Arrive or Appear (Come)