to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
따르다, 지키다
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
예시들
The marathon runners were told to keep to the designated course.
마라톤 선수들은 지정된 코스를 지키도록 지시받았습니다.
02
지키다, 따르다
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old use예시들
He promised to keep to his word and support the charity every year.
그는 매년 자선 단체를 지원하기 위해 약속을 지키겠다고 약속했다.
03
에 머물다, 에 집중하다
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
예시들
When giving a speech, it 's important to keep to your key points and not digress.
연설을 할 때는 핵심 요점에 집중하고 주제에서 벗어나지 않는 것이 중요합니다.
04
머무르다, 유지하다
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
예시들
During the storm, it 's safer to keep to the shelter of your home.
폭풍 동안에는 집의 피난처에 머무르는 것이 더 안전합니다.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
Informal예시들
Some people find solace in nature and prefer to keep to themselves while hiking in the wilderness.
to keep something to oneself
01
to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others
Collocation예시들
It's important to respect someone's decision to keep their feelings to themselves.
to keep somebody to oneself
01
to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy
Collocation예시들
Some individuals may keep their romantic partners to themselves out of insecurity.
