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to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
a rămâne pe, a urma
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Exemple
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
Când conduci în munți, este esențial să te ții de traseul marcat.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
Excursionistilor li s-a recomandat să se țină de traseele stabilite pentru a proteja mediul.
02
respecta, urma
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old useExemple
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Ea se ține întotdeauna de programul ei de lucru și nu ratează niciodată o termen limită.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
Este esențial să respectați bugetul pe care l-ați stabilit pentru proiect.
03
a se ține de, a se concentra pe
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Exemple
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
În timpul prezentării, asigurați-vă că rămâneți la subiectul principal și evitați să vă abateți.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
Profesorul le-a reamintit studenților să se țină de întrebarea eseuului atribuit.
04
rămâne, se menține
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Exemple
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
În ciuda plajei tentante, el a preferat să rămână la umbrela de plajă.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
Copiii au fost instruiți să se mențină în zona de joacă și să nu se îndepărteze prea mult de campament.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalExemple
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
CollocationExemple
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
CollocationExemple
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.
