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to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
restare su, seguire
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Esempi
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
Quando si guida in montagna, è essenziale rimanere sul sentiero segnato.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
Agli escursionisti è stato consigliato di restare sui sentieri stabiliti per proteggere l'ambiente.
02
mantenersi, rispettare
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old useEsempi
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Lei si attiene sempre al suo programma di lavoro e non manca mai una scadenza.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
È essenziale attenersi al budget che hai stabilito per il progetto.
03
attenersi a, concentrarsi su
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Esempi
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
Durante la presentazione, assicurati di attenerti all'argomento principale ed evita di divagare.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
Il professore ha ricordato agli studenti di attenersi alla domanda del saggio assegnato.
04
rimanere, mantenersi
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Esempi
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
Nonostante la spiaggia invitante, preferì rimanere all'ombra dell'ombrellone.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
Ai bambini è stato detto di restare nell'area giochi e di non allontanarsi troppo dal campeggio.
to keep to oneself
01
tenersi per sè
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalEsempi
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
CollocationEsempi
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
CollocationEsempi
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.
