Collocations of 'Give- Keep- Come' - Relationships & Communication (Keep)

Explore English collocations with 'Keep' used for expressing relationships and communication, including "keep in touch" and "keep to the point".

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to [keep] {sth} in mind [phrase]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keeping the budget in mind , we should be mindful of our spending .

to [keep] in (touch|contact) [phrase]

to maintain contact or communication with someone

Ex: He kept in touch with his mentor even after changing careers .

to [keep] calm [phrase]

to have control of one's emotions, especially in stressful or challenging situations

Ex: Keeping calm during a job interview can make a positive impression on the interviewer .

to [keep] {sb} calm [phrase]

to help or encourage someone to remain composed and relaxed, particularly in situations that may cause anxiety or stress

Ex: In times of turbulence , flight attendants are trained to keep passengers calm and reassured .

to [keep] a secret [phrase]

to refrain from revealing confidential or sensitive information to others

Ex: She knows how to keep a secret and never gossips about others .

to [keep] quiet [phrase]

to remain silent or not make any noise or verbal communication

Ex: I kept quiet during the entire presentation .

to [keep] {sth} quiet [phrase]

to avoid telling about something to others

Ex: Please keep the surprise party plans quiet ; we do n't want her to find out .

to [keep] {sth} to {oneself} [phrase]

to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others

Ex: It 's important to respect someone 's decision to keep their feelings to themselves .

to [keep] {sb} to {oneself} [phrase]

to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy

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to [keep] to the point [phrase]

to stay focused on the main topic without getting sidetracked

Ex: Keeping to the point in your argument will make your case more convincing .

to [keep] to {one's} word [phrase]

to fulfill a promise or commitment that one has made

Ex: She assured us that she would keep to her word regarding the project deadline .

to [keep] {sb} quiet [phrase]

to stop someone from sharing information or making trouble, often through persuasion or intimidation

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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)