Stick to Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
STIK-too, STIK-tuh, STIK-tih
stˈɪk/ /tˈuː
st-IK-too
Definition
To continue doing or using one particular thing and not change; to follow a rule, plan, or habit without stopping.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; used for routines, plans, rules, promises, or choices. Typical in 'stick to the plan', 'stick to your guns' (not giving up), and 'stick to a diet'. Confused with 'stick with' (remain together).
Spanish: ceñirse a - apegarse a - cumplir conPortuguese (BR): manter-se fiel a - seguir - não abandonarPortuguese (PT): manter-se fiel a - seguir - não abandonarChinese (Simplified): 坚持Chinese (Traditional): 堅持Hindi: पर टिके रहना - पालन करनाArabic: التزم بـ - تمسّك بـBengali: মেনে চলা - আঁকড়ে ধরা (পরিকল্পনা/নিয়ম ইত্যাদি)Russian: придерживатьсяJapanese: 守る - 固執するVietnamese: tuân thủ - bám sátKorean: 지키다 - 고수하다Turkish: sadık kalmak - bağlı kalmakUrdu: پابند رہناIndonesian: mematuhi - tetap pada
Example Sentences
You should stick to your schedule if you want to be productive.
basic
I try to stick to healthy food.
basic
Please stick to the rules during the exam.
basic
I know it's hard, but let's stick to the plan this time.
natural
He can't stick to one hobby for very long.
natural
Just stick to what you know, and you'll be fine.
natural