to keep to
[phrase form: keep]
01
hålla sig till, följa
to stay on a specific path, road, or route
Transitive: to keep to a path
Exempel
The GPS device helps drivers keep to their chosen route without getting lost.
GPS-enheten hjälper förare att hålla sig till sin valda rutt utan att gå vilse.
02
hålla sig till, följa
to follow through with what one has promised, planned, or committed to do
Transitive: to keep to a plan
Old useExempel
Despite the distractions, she managed to keep to her study schedule.
Trots distraktionerna lyckades hon hålla sig till sin studietidtabell.
03
hålla sig till, koncentrera sig på
to focus on and discuss only the specific subject that one is supposed to address
Transitive: to keep to a subject
Exempel
The debate moderator instructed the candidates to keep to the agreed-upon discussion topics.
Debattledaren instruerade kandidaterna att hålla sig till de överenskomna diskussionsämnena.
04
stanna, hålla sig
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Exempel
The shy student tends to keep to the back of the classroom during lectures.
Den blyga studenten tenderar att hålla sig längst bak i klassrummet under föreläsningar.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalExempel
She's always been an introvert, preferring to keep herself to herself rather than engage in social gatherings.
to keep something to oneself
01
to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others
CollocationExempel
Sometimes it's best to keep your dreams and aspirations to yourself until they become a reality.
to keep somebody to oneself
01
to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy
CollocationExempel
His possessive nature led him to keep his partner to himself, causing strain in their relationship.
