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keep in with

B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

To stay friendly with someone, especially because they can help you.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To maintain a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone influential, often for practical benefit.

"It's worth keeping in with the accounts department if you want your expenses processed quickly."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic informal

To remain on good terms with neighbours or community members to avoid conflict.

"He was always careful to keep in with the neighbours, especially since they shared a driveway."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily British English. Implies that the relationship is cultivated with some degree of self-interest. Not necessarily negative — it can describe pragmatic social behaviour. Follows the pattern 'keep in with + person'.

Commonly used with

boss neighbours management teacher clients contacts

Forms

Base
keep in with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
keeps in with
he/she/it
Past simple
kept in with
yesterday
Past participle
kept in with
have + pp
-ing form
keeping in with
continuous

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Synonyms

stay on good terms with cultivate maintain a relationship with keep sweet stay in favour with

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