Definitions:
Stay up - Remain awake
Keep * up - Ensure someone doesn't fall asleep (see photo)
Rules:
Stay Up - Intransitive, Inseparable
Keep * Up - Transitive - Separable
Examples:
"I'll probably have to stay up late tonight, I have so much work to do!"
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"Don't stay up late! you need to wake up early!"
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"You and your girlfriend made so much noise last night, you kept me up, and now I'm so tired!"
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"Sorry, I've been talking about my ex for hours! Am I keeping you up?"
"Yes... please leave"
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