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。
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
ハイカーたちは環境を保護するために、確立された道を守るようにアドバイスされました。
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。
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
プロジェクトのために設定した予算を守ることが不可欠です。
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。
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
教授は学生たちに割り当てられたエッセイの質問にとどまるように思い出させた。
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。
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
子供たちは遊び場に留まるように言われ、キャンプ場からあまり離れないように言われました。
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.
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
Collocation例
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
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.
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.
