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
When driving in the mountains, it 's essential to keep to the marked trail.
När du kör i bergen är det viktigt att hålla sig till den markerade leden.
The hikers were advised to keep to the established paths to protect the environment.
Vandrarna råddes att hålla sig till de upprättade stigarna för att skydda miljön.
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
She always keeps to her work schedule and never misses a deadline.
Hon håller sig alltid till sin arbetsschema och missar aldrig en deadline.
It 's essential to keep to the budget you've set for the project.
Det är viktigt att hålla sig till den budget du har satt upp för projektet.
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
During the presentation, make sure to keep to the main topic and avoid going off on tangents.
Under presentationen, se till att hålla dig till huvudämnet och undvik att gå vilse.
The professor reminded the students to keep to the assigned essay question.
Professorn påminde eleverna om att hålla sig till den tilldelade uppsatsfrågan.
04
stanna, hålla sig
to remain in a particular place or position
Transitive: to keep to a place or position
Exempel
Despite the tempting beach, he preferred to keep to the shade of the beach umbrella.
Trots den frestande stranden föredrog han att stanna i skuggan av strandparasollen.
The children were told to keep to the play area and not wander too far from the campsite.
Barnen blev tillsagda att hålla sig till lekområdet och inte vandra för långt från campingen.
to keep to oneself
01
to choose not to communicate or interact with other people
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Idiom
InformalExempel
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
CollocationExempel
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
CollocationExempel
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.
