· maintain a required pace or level; "He could not keep up and dropped out of the race"

· lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"

Synonym(s): prolong, sustain

Hypernym(s): continue, uphold, carry_on, bear_on, preserve

· keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"

Synonym(s): conserve, preserve, maintain

Hypernym(s): keep

· keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign policies"

Synonym(s): keep_abreast, follow

· prevent from going to bed at night; "The anticipation of the trip kept the children up all night"; "I kept myself up all night studying for the exam"