Example: The decorations were in keeping with the holiday theme.
Definition
"In keeping with" is a phrase used to indicate that something is consistent or in harmony with a particular style, standard, or set of rules. For example, saying 'The decorations were in keeping with the holiday theme' means the decorations matched the theme appropriately.
Translations
in accordance with
in lijn met
d'acord amb
conformément à
im Einklang mit
Etymology
The phrase "in keeping with" originates from the verb 'keep,' which historically meant to maintain or preserve. Over time, 'in keeping with' came to mean 'in accordance or harmony with' something else. Did you know? This phrase has been used since the 16th century to describe things that align or correspond well with each other.
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"In keeping with" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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