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to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
sich halten an, folgen
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Beispiele
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
Beim Fahren in den Bergen ist es wichtig, auf dem markierten Weg zu bleiben.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
Den Wanderern wurde geraten, auf den ausgewiesenen Pfaden zu bleiben, um die Umwelt zu schützen.
02
einhalten, durchhalten
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old useBeispiele
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Sie hält sich immer an ihren Arbeitsplan und verpasst nie eine Frist.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
Es ist wichtig, sich an das Budget zu halten, das Sie für das Projekt festgelegt haben.
03
sich halten an, sich konzentrieren auf
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Beispiele
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
Während der Präsentation sollten Sie sich an das Hauptthema halten und Abschweifungen vermeiden.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
Der Professor erinnerte die Schüler daran, sich an die gestellte Aufsatzfrage zu halten.
04
bleiben, sich aufhalten
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Beispiele
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
Trotz des verlockenden Strandes zog er es vor, im Schatten des Strandschirms zu bleiben.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
Den Kindern wurde gesagt, sie sollten im Spielbereich bleiben und nicht zu weit vom Campingplatz weggehen.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalBeispiele
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
CollocationBeispiele
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
CollocationBeispiele
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.
