Keeping | Mean of keeping in English Dictionary

/ˈkiːpɪŋ/

• Noun
• agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
1. The decorations in the house are in (perfect) keeping with her personality.
2. The book is in keeping with novels of the time. [=it is like novels written around that same time]
• in a way that agrees with, obeys, or matches (something)
1. In keeping with the overall design of the park, the playground will remain small.
2. The new bus station offers wireless Internet access in keeping with the expectations of modern travelers.
• not agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
1. Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance.
2. The modern décor was out of keeping with the church's architecture.