Keep to
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British pronunciation/kˈiːp tuː/
American pronunciation/kˈiːp tuː/

Definitie & Betekenis van "keep to"

to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
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blijven in

to stay on a specific path, road, or route
to keep to definition and meaning
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blijven in

to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
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blijven in

to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
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blijven in

to remain in a particular place or position
keep to oneself
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Definitie & Betekenis van "[keep] to {oneself}"

to keep to oneself
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to choose not to communicate or interact with other people

to [keep] to {oneself} definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "keep to oneself" and when to use it?

The idiom "keep to oneself" has its origins in the notion of personal boundaries and privacy. It suggests the act of maintaining a reserved or introverted disposition and not sharing one's thoughts, feelings, or activities with others. This expression is used to highlight the preference for solitude or limited social interaction, reflecting a desire to maintain personal space or emotional distance.

keep sth to oneself
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Definitie & Betekenis van "[keep] {sth} to {oneself}"

to keep sth to oneself
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to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others

keep sb to oneself
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Definitie & Betekenis van "[keep] {sb} to {oneself}"

to keep sb to oneself
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to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy

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The marathon runners were told to keep to the designated course.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
When driving in the mountains, it's essential to keep to the marked trail.
The GPS device helps drivers keep to their chosen route without getting lost.
In the dense forest, it's easy to get disoriented if you don't keep to the established trails.
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