There will be no flowers at the funeral, in keeping with the family's wishes.
The new windows are in keeping with the colonial style of the house.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
in keeping with something — in keeping/out of keeping/with something phrase in the same manner or style not in the same manner or style as something else a custom in keeping with tradition buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings Thesaurus: similar and… … Useful english dictionary
out of keeping with something — in keeping/out of keeping/with something phrase in the same manner or style not in the same manner or style as something else a custom in keeping with tradition buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings Thesaurus: similar and… … Useful english dictionary
out of keeping with something — out of keeping with (something) in keeping with (something) in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation, style, or tradition. The antique desk seems out of keeping with the modern furniture in the rest of the house … New idioms dictionary
in keeping (with something) — in ˈkeeping (with sth) idiom appropriate or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with sth • The latest results are in keeping with our earlier findings. Main entry: ↑keepingidiom … Useful english dictionary
out of keeping (with something) — out of ˈkeeping (with sth) idiom not appropriate or expected in a particular situation; not in agreement with sth • The painting is out of keeping with the rest of the room. Main entry: ↑keepingidiom … Useful english dictionary
out of keeping with — (something) in keeping with (something) in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation, style, or tradition. The antique desk seems out of keeping with the modern furniture in the rest of the house … New idioms dictionary
in keeping with — CONSISTENT WITH, in harmony with, in accord with, in agreement with, in line with, in character with, compatible with; appropriate to, befitting, suitable for. → keeping * * * in keeping with In accord with, suitable to • • • Main Entry: ↑keep *… … Useful english dictionary
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. • • • Main Entry: ↑kee … Useful english dictionary
in keeping with — If something is in keeping with, for example, a style or tradition, it is suitable or appropriate in a particular situation. We exchange presents at Christmas in keeping with tradition … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
keeping — UK [ˈkiːpɪŋ] / US [ˈkɪpɪŋ] noun in keeping/out of keeping with something in the same manner or style/not in the same manner or style as something else a custom in keeping with tradition buildings that are out of keeping with their surroundings in … English dictionary
