Keep it together Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
KEEP-it tuh-GE-thur
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
KEEP-it tuh-GE-thuh
Definition
To stay calm and not lose control of your emotions, especially in a stressful or difficult situation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly informal and used when someone is emotional or under pressure, e.g., 'try to keep it together'. Sometimes used to encourage oneself or others. Do not confuse with 'keep together', which means physically keeping things in one place.
Spanish: mantener la calma - controlarsePortuguese (BR): manter a calma - se controlarPortuguese (PT): manter a calma - controlar-seChinese (Simplified): 保持冷静 - 控制情绪Chinese (Traditional): 保持冷靜 - 控制情緒Hindi: संयम बनाए रखना - खुद को संभालनाArabic: حافظ على هدوئك - تماسكBengali: নিজেকে সামলে রাখা - নিজেকে শান্ত রাখাRussian: держать себя в руках - не терять самообладаниеJapanese: 冷静でいる - 取り乱さないVietnamese: giữ bình tĩnh - kiểm soát cảm xúcKorean: 침착을 유지하다 - 감정을 억누르다Turkish: kendini toparlamak - sakin kalmakUrdu: خود کو سنبھالنا - جذبات پر قابو رکھناIndonesian: tetap tenang - menjaga diri agar tidak kehilangan kendali
Example Sentences
She tried to keep it together during the meeting.
basic
It can be hard to keep it together when you are tired.
basic
I need to keep it together for my family.
basic
He almost cried, but somehow managed to keep it together.
natural
I don't know how you managed to keep it together with all that going on.
natural
Take a deep breath and just keep it together.
natural