British & Australian

to be in the best position to win a competition.

United are in pole position to win the championship this year. (often + to do something)

• keep company
• keep company with
• keep company with someone
• keep cool
• keep dark
• keep distance
• keep distance from
• keep distance from someone
• keep distance from something
• keep down
• keep ear to the ground
• keep end up
• keep eye in
• keep eye on
• keep eye on someone
• keep eye on something
• keep eye on the ball
• keep eyes peeled
• keep eyes peeled for
• keep eyes peeled for something
• keep eyes skinned
• keep faith with
• keep faith with someone
• keep faith with something
• keep feet on the ground