to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
従う, 守る
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
例
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
山道を運転するときは、標識のある道を守ることが不可欠です。
02
守る, 従う
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old use
例
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
彼女はいつも仕事のスケジュールを守り、締め切りを逃すことはありません。
03
に留まる, に集中する
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
例
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
プレゼンテーション中は、主なトピックに留まるようにし、余談を避けてください。
04
留まる, とどまる
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
例
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
魅力的なビーチにもかかわらず、彼はビーチパラソルの日陰にいることを好んだ。
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
Informal
例
She's a quiet person who tends to keep to herself, especially in a crowded room.
to keep something to oneself
01
to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others
Collocation
例
He decided to keep his new job offer to himself until he made a decision.
to keep somebody to oneself
01
to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy
Collocation
例
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.
