Keep around Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
KEEP-uh-ROWND
kˈiːp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
KEEP-uh-ROWND
Definition
To have something or someone near you or easily accessible, often for convenience or just in case you need them later.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for objects ('keep a pen around') or people ('keep friends around'). Implies purpose (just in case, for help). Not about control, but accessibility or convenience. Can also mean not throwing something away.
Spanish: tener cerca - guardar cercaPortuguese (BR): ter por perto - manter por pertoPortuguese (PT): ter por perto - guardar por pertoChinese (Simplified): 留在身边 - 留着备用Chinese (Traditional): 留在身邊 - 留著以備不時之需Hindi: पास रखना - साथ रखनाArabic: يحتفظ به بالقرب - يبقيه قريبًاBengali: কাছেই রাখা - হাতের কাছে রাখাRussian: держать под рукой - иметь при себеJapanese: 手元に置いておく - 近くに置いておくVietnamese: để sẵn - giữ bên cạnhKorean: 주변에 두다 - 곁에 두다Turkish: yakında tutmak - yanında bulundurmakUrdu: پاس رکھنا - قریب رکھناIndonesian: menyimpan di dekat - selalu ada
Example Sentences
I keep around some extra batteries for emergencies.
basic
Do you always keep around a notebook for notes?
basic
We keep around some snacks for when guests visit.
basic
I like to keep around people who make me laugh.
natural
It's helpful to keep around a spare key, just in case you get locked out.
natural
Why do you still keep around that old phone if you never use it?
natural