EnglishMain Dictionary
keeping
Universal Words
noun
IDIOMS
in sb's keeping being taken care of by sb: (figurative) Her secrets were safe in his keeping.
seealsoSAFEKEEPING
in keeping (with sth) appropriate or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with sth:
The latest results are in keeping with our earlier findings.
out of keeping (with sth) not appropriate or expected in a particular situation; not in agreement with sth:
The painting is out of keeping with the rest of the room.
