Keep around Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
KEEP-uh-ROWND
kˈiːp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
KEEP-uh-ROWND
परिभाषा
To have something or someone near you or easily accessible, often for convenience or just in case you need them later.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
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
उदाहरण वाक्य
I keep around some extra batteries for emergencies.
basic
Do you always keep around a notebook for notes?
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We keep around some snacks for when guests visit.
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I like to keep around people who make me laugh.
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It's helpful to keep around a spare key, just in case you get locked out.
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Why do you still keep around that old phone if you never use it?
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