keep time vs tell time

keep time

verb
  • To measure time. 

  • To indicate the time correctly (of a timepiece). 

  • To make any regular rhythmical movements at the same time with others. 

  • Antonym: lose time 

  • To control the beat or rhythm of a song played by a music group. 

  • To maintain a schedule set out in a timetable. 

tell time

verb
  • to measure time, to determine the current time 

  • to read the time as displayed on a clock 

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