keep safe

Shield from harm

To keep safe is to protect from harm, damage, or loss.

The phrase often appears as reassurance or instruction: I'll keep it safe for you, Keep safe out there.

It can apply to physical objects, people, or abstract things like secrets.

As a parting wish, keep safe functions like "take care" or "stay safe."

Related

secure · preserve · defend · out of harm's way · watch · safeguard · in good hands · haven · refuge · sanctuary · under lock and key · lock · vault · fortress · protective custody · custody · cradle · security blanket

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Opposites
protection vs. harm

keep safeendanger

To put at risk

harm · imperil · jeopardize · threaten · menace

preservation vs. destruction

keep safedestroy

Cause complete ruin

damage · ruin · wreck · demolish · sabotage

care vs. neglect

keep safeexpose

Make known publicly

neglect · abandon · forsake · desert · disregard

Family

keep, safe, keeps, kept, keeping, keeper, keepers, upkeep, safekeeping

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G