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to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
zich houden aan, volgen
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Voorbeelden
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
Tijdens het rijden in de bergen is het essentieel om op de gemarkeerde route te blijven.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
De wandelaars werd geadviseerd om op de aangegeven paden te blijven om het milieu te beschermen.
02
volgen, nakomen
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old useVoorbeelden
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Ze houdt zich altijd aan haar werkschema en mist nooit een deadline.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
Het is essentieel om je aan het budget te houden dat je voor het project hebt vastgesteld.
03
zich houden aan, zich concentreren op
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Voorbeelden
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
Zorg ervoor dat u tijdens de presentatie bij het hoofdonderwerp blijft en vermijd uitweidingen.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
De professor herinnerde de studenten eraan om bij de toegewezen essayvraag te blijven.
04
blijven, zich houden aan
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Voorbeelden
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
Ondanks het verleidelijke strand, verkoos hij in de schaduw van de parasol te blijven.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
De kinderen werd verteld om in het speelgebied te blijven en niet te ver van de camping weg te gaan.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalVoorbeelden
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
CollocationVoorbeelden
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
CollocationVoorbeelden
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.
