Suru verb, Transitive verb, Noun
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)
ＯＥＣＤの調査で北欧諸国が税率において世界の上位をキープした。In the OECD survey, northern European countries are keeping their high ranking in tax-rates. to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat)
to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
Sports
to hold service (in tennis)
Sports
Noun
person one is dating while hoping for someone better
Colloquial