Keep your place Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
KEEP-yer-PLAYS
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
KEEP-yaw-PLAYS
Definition
To remember or maintain where you are, especially when reading or in a line, so you don't lose your spot.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used when reading (so you don't lose your spot in a book) or when waiting in line. In other situations, can mean not moving from a role or position. Sometimes used literally, sometimes figuratively.
Spanish: no perder tu sitio - mantener tu lugarPortuguese (BR): não perder o lugar - guardar seu lugarPortuguese (PT): não perder o lugar - guardar o seu lugarChinese (Simplified): 记住你的位置 - 保持你的位置Chinese (Traditional): 記住你的位置 - 保持你的位置Hindi: अपनी जगह बनाए रखनाArabic: احتفظ بمكانكBengali: তোমার জায়গা ধরে রাখোRussian: не терять своё местоJapanese: 自分の場所を覚えておく - 自分の位置を保つVietnamese: giữ chỗ của bạnKorean: 자리(위치)를 지키다Turkish: yerini korumakUrdu: اپنی جگہ قائم رکھناIndonesian: jaga tempatmu
Example Sentences
Put your finger on the line to keep your place while reading.
basic
Use a bookmark to keep your place in the book.
basic
Please keep your place in line until it's your turn.
basic
I lost my spot in the novel because I forgot to keep my place.
natural
If you leave the line, someone else might not let you keep your place.
natural
"Can you watch my bag? I want to grab a drink but need to keep my place in line," she asked.
natural