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to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
držet se, následovat
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Příklady
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
Při jízdě v horách je nezbytné zůstat na vyznačené stezce.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
Turistům bylo doporučeno držet se vyznačených stezek, aby chránili životní prostředí.
02
dodržovat, držet se
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old usePříklady
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Vždy dodržuje svůj pracovní plán a nikdy nezmešká termín.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
Je nezbytné dodržovat rozpočet, který jste si pro projekt stanovili.
03
držet se, soustředit se na
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Příklady
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
Během prezentace se ujistěte, že zůstanete u hlavního tématu a vyhněte se odbočkám.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
Profesor připomněl studentům, aby zůstali u zadané eseje.
04
zůstat, držet se
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Příklady
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
Navzdory lákavé pláži raději zůstal ve stínu plážového slunečníku.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
Dětem bylo řečeno, aby zůstaly v herní oblasti a nechodily příliš daleko od kempu.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalPříklady
She's a quiet person who tends to keep to herself, especially in a crowded room.
Despite being in a social environment, he chose to keep to himself and read a book.
to keep something to oneself
01
to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others
CollocationPříklady
He decided to keep his new job offer to himself until he made a decision.
She chose to keep her travel plans to herself to surprise her family.
to keep somebody to oneself
01
to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy
CollocationPříklady
He was in love with her and did n't want to share her with anyone, so he kept her to himself and refused to introduce her to his friends or colleagues.
She was so jealous of her boyfriend that she always tried to keep him to herself, never allowing him to spend time with his friends or family.
