(seperable) to not allow to come near
Max was so popular with the girls that he couldn't keep them away.
(seperable) to control; subdue; repress
You can have a party, but please keep the noise down as much as possible.
(inseperable) to not walk on
Please keep off the grass.
(inseperable) to not consume
Scott is having a difficult time keeping of drugs.
(inseperable) to continue
No matter how many times you fail, you must keep on trying.
(seperable) to maintain in good condition; to persist; persevere in
Excellent work! Keep it up.
(seperable) to prevent from going to sleep
The neighbor's barking dog kept me up all night.
(inseperable) to stay informed
Max reads the newspaper in order to keep up with current events.
(inseperable) maintain a required pace or level in competition (often in lifestyle)
Max spent all of his money and time trying to keep up with his neighbors.
(seperable) to force to leave
The bouncers kicked Max out of the bar for starting a fight.
(inseperable) to go down on your knees
Before he goes to bed, Max kneels down to pray.
(inseperable) to make someone unconscious
That last drink I had really knocked me out.
