Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Steps forward is an antonym for keep.
Steps forward
Both terms in one sentence
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Chaplin, as the Little Tramp character, is homeless and hungry so he steps forward (rather reluctantly) to rid the street of bullies, help the poor, save women from madmen and generally keep the peace.
Source: Film / Easy Street
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