keep together
A2 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
To stay in a group and not split up.
Literal meaning: To remain in a physically united group.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To remain physically together as a group without separating.
"Keep together, everyone — it's easy to get lost in this part of the city."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To maintain the unity or cohesion of a group or organisation.
"It took strong leadership to keep the coalition together during the crisis."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Used as a command ('Keep together!') when directing a group, particularly children on a field trip or soldiers. Also used to describe maintaining the unity of an organisation or family. Simple and transparent in meaning.
Commonly used with
group team family unit class children documents
Forms
Base
keep together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
keeps together
he/she/it
Past simple
kept together
yesterday
Past participle
kept together
have + pp
-ing form
keeping together
continuous
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