keep·ing 
/ˈki:pɪŋ/ noun
/ˈki:pɪŋ/ noun Meaning:
in keeping with 1 a : agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
▪ The decorations in the house are in (perfect) keeping with her personality. ▪ The book is in keeping with novels of the time. [=it is like novels written around that same time]
b : in a way that agrees with, obeys, or matches (something)
▪ In keeping with the overall design of the park, the playground will remain small. ▪ The new bus station offers wireless Internet access in keeping with the expectations of modern travelers.
▪ The decorations in the house are in (perfect) keeping with her personality. ▪ The book is in keeping with novels of the time. [=it is like novels written around that same time]
b : in a way that agrees with, obeys, or matches (something)
▪ In keeping with the overall design of the park, the playground will remain small. ▪ The new bus station offers wireless Internet access in keeping with the expectations of modern travelers.
in your keeping
◊If someone or something is in your keeping, you are expected to protect or take care of that person or thing
▪ What happened to the money that had been left in his keeping? [=(more commonly) in his care]
▪ What happened to the money that had been left in his keeping? [=(more commonly) in his care]
out of keeping with
: not agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
▪ Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance. ▪ The modern décor was out of keeping with the church's architecture.
▪ Her comments revealed a nervousness that seemed out of keeping with her calm appearance. ▪ The modern décor was out of keeping with the church's architecture.
