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to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
mantenerse en, seguir
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Ejemplos
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
Cuando conduces en las montañas, es esencial mantenerse en el sendero marcado.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
Se aconsejó a los excursionistas que se mantengan en los senderos establecidos para proteger el medio ambiente.
02
cumplir, seguir
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old useEjemplos
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Ella siempre se atiene a su horario de trabajo y nunca pierde un plazo.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
Es esencial ajustarse al presupuesto que has establecido para el proyecto.
03
ceñirse a, mantenerse en
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Ejemplos
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
Durante la presentación, asegúrate de mantenerte en el tema principal y evita desviarte en tangentes.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
El profesor recordó a los estudiantes que se ciñeran a la pregunta del ensayo asignado.
04
permanecer, mantenerse
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Ejemplos
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
A pesar de la tentadora playa, prefirió mantenerse en la sombra de la sombrilla.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
A los niños se les dijo que se mantuvieran en el área de juego y que no se alejaran demasiado del campamento.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalEjemplos
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
CollocationEjemplos
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
CollocationEjemplos
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.
