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to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
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manter-se em, seguir
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Exemplos
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
Ao dirigir nas montanhas, é essencial manter-se na trilha marcada.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
Os caminhantes foram aconselhados a permanecer nas trilhas estabelecidas para proteger o meio ambiente.
02
manter-se, cumprir
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old useExemplos
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Ela sempre cumpre seu cronograma de trabalho e nunca perde um prazo.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
É essencial manter-se dentro do orçamento que você definiu para o projeto.
03
manter-se em, concentrar-se em
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Exemplos
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
Durante a apresentação, certifique-se de manter-se no tópico principal e evite divagações.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
O professor lembrou aos alunos que se ativessem à questão do ensaio atribuído.
04
permanecer, manter-se
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Exemplos
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
Apesar da praia tentadora, ele preferiu ficar na sombra do guarda-sol.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
Foi dito às crianças para ficarem na área de jogos e não se afastarem muito do acampamento.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalExemplos
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
CollocationExemplos
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
CollocationExemplos
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.
