Collocation
keep clean
to maintain something in a clean condition by regularly removing dirt and preventing mess
Definition
'keep clean' is a common English collocation. to maintain something in a clean condition by regularly removing dirt and preventing mess
keep + (something) + clean
“We try to keep the kitchen clean every day.”
Examples
- Please keep your hands clean before you eat.
- The nurse reminded everyone to keep the wound clean and dry.
- It is hard to keep the car clean in winter.
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- They kept the classroom clean by taking turns to sweep the floor.
- If you want the paint to last, keep the surface clean before you start.
- I keep my desk clean so I can find things quickly.
- He kept his phone clean by wiping it with a soft cloth.
- To avoid infection, keep the area clean and change the bandage daily.