Example: The decorations were in keeping with the holiday theme.
Definition
"In keeping with" is a phrase used to indicate that something is consistent, appropriate, or in harmony with a particular idea, style, or standard. For example, the decorations being "in keeping with" the holiday theme means they match or suit that theme well.
Translations
de acuerdo con
in overeenstemming met
d'acord amb
conformément à
im Einklang mit
Etymology
The phrase "in keeping with" originates from the verb 'keep,' which historically meant to hold or maintain. Over time, 'in keeping with' developed as an idiomatic expression to describe things being maintained in agreement or harmony with something else. Did you know? The phrase reflects the idea of 'keeping' something aligned or consistent.
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"In keeping with" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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