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Collocation

keep safe

verb + object + adjective verb + object + adjective

Definition

to protect someone or something from danger or harm; to make sure they remain safe

'keep safe' is a common English collocation. to protect someone or something from danger or harm; to make sure they remain safe

Visual cue for keep safe

keep + someone/something + safe

“Please keep your passport safe while you travel.”

Examples

  • Please _____ your phone safe in your bag on the bus.
  • We _____ the children safe by holding their hands near the road.
  • She always _____ her keys safe in the same drawer.
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  • He _____ the documents safe in a locked cabinet.
  • Make sure to _____ your passport safe during the trip.
  • The fence helps _____ our dog safe in the yard.
  • Emergency drills teach staff how to _____ everyone safe.
  • The helmet is designed to _____ your head safe in a fall.
  • They moved the chemicals to a separate room to _____ them safe from heat.