Collocations with "keep up"

15 collocations found

keep up momentum

to continue a process or movement without it slowing down

momentum8.1
pace8.0
keep up morale

To maintain a good level of spirit and confidence in a group.

morale7.5
keep up a pretence

To continue an act of pretending.

pretence7.5
keep up an appearance

to maintain a particular impression, often one that is not true

appearance7.0
keep up one's spirits

To maintain a cheerful attitude, especially in a difficult situation.

spirit7.0
keep up the premiums

to continue making regular insurance payments

premium6.8
keep up repayments

to continue to make regular payments without failing

repayment6.7
keep up a barrage

To continue a barrage without stopping.

barrage6.5
keep up a commentary

to maintain a continuous commentary

commentary6.5
keep up the payments

to continue to make regular payments on time

payment6.5
keep up a chant

To continue chanting for a period of time without stopping.

chant6.0
keep up correspondence

To maintain a regular exchange of letters.

correspondence5.5
keep up a fiction

to continue to pretend that a false situation is true

fiction4.8