one's keep
Definition of one's keep
: the amount of money a person needs to pay for food, clothing, a place to live, etc. —used in the phrase earn one's keep She's been living off her parents long enough. It's time for her to get a job and start earning her keep.
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keepplay
: to retain in one's possession or power
: to refrain from granting, giving, or allowing
: to have in control
: the means or provisions by which one is kept
: one that keeps or protects: such as
: fortress, castle
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