keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
retain possession of
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
from one's possession
out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
conform one's action or practice to
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
stick to correctly or closely
