In keeping Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkipɪŋ
in KEE-ping
ˈɪn/ /kˈiːpɪŋ
in KEE-ping
Definition
Used to say that something matches, fits, or is consistent with something else, such as a style, rule, or expectation.
Usage & Nuances
Formally used in both spoken and written English. Common with 'with': 'in keeping with tradition', 'in keeping with the rules'. Not used for physical similarity ('looks like'), but rather for matching styles, rules, or expectations.
Spanish: en consonancia - de acuerdo con - en línea conPortuguese (BR): de acordo com - em harmonia comPortuguese (PT): de acordo com - em harmonia comChinese (Simplified): 与...相符 - 与...一致Chinese (Traditional): 與...相符 - 與...一致Hindi: के अनुरूप - के अनुसारArabic: متماشياً مع - بما يتوافق معBengali: অনুরূপ - সঙ্গতিপূর্ণRussian: в соответствии - в духеJapanese: 合わせて - 一致してVietnamese: phù hợp với - tương xứng vớiKorean: 부합하는 - 어울리는Turkish: uygun olarak - doğrultusundaUrdu: مطابق - ہم آہنگIndonesian: sesuai dengan - sejalan dengan
Example Sentences
Her clothing is in keeping with the dress code.
basic
The decorations are in keeping with the theme of the party.
basic
The policy is in keeping with company values.
basic
He acted in keeping with his principles, even when it was difficult.
natural
She painted the room green, in keeping with the rest of her house.
natural
Prices were raised in keeping with inflation.
natural