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
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
산에서 운전할 때는 표시된 길을 지키는 것이 필수적입니다.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
등산객들은 환경을 보호하기 위해 정해진 길을 지키도록 권고받았습니다.
02
지키다, 따르다
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old use예시들
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
그녀는 항상 자신의 작업 일정을 지키며 마감일을 놓치지 않습니다.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
프로젝트를 위해 설정한 예산을 준수하는 것이 필수적입니다.
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
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
발표 중에는 주제에 집중하고 탈선하는 것을 피하세요.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
교수는 학생들에게 할당된 에세이 질문에 충실할 것을 상기시켰다.
04
머무르다, 유지하다
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
예시들
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
매혹적인 해변에도 불구하고, 그는 비치 파라솔의 그늘에 머무르는 것을 선호했다.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
아이들은 놀이 구역에 머물며 캠프장에서 너무 멀리 가지 말라고 들었습니다.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
Informal예시들
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
Collocation예시들
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
Collocation예시들
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.
