Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that keeps or maintains something, such as a zoo or a prison.

“The zoo’s animal keeper ensured the monkeys were well-cared for.”

2. noun

A person or thing that has possession or control of something.

“The company’s CEO is the keeper of all sensitive business information.”

3. noun

A person who looks after a place, such as a church or a historical site.

“The church’s keeper was responsible for maintaining the beautiful stained glass windows.”

4. verb

To keep or maintain something.

“The farmer had to keep the fields watered during the drought.”

5. verb

To have possession or control of something.

“The company will keep the rights to the new software.”

6. verb

To preserve or protect something.

“The conservation team worked to keep the endangered species from extinction.”