Keep within Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn
KEEP wi-THIN or wi-THINN
kˈiːp/ /wɪðˈɪn
KEEP wi-THIN
Definition
To not go beyond a particular limit or boundary, such as an amount, range, or area.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, instructional, or technical contexts: 'keep within the speed limit', 'keep within budget'. Commonly followed by what the limit is. Not interchangeable with 'stay inside' when referring to physical containment.
Spanish: mantenerse dentro de - no excederPortuguese (BR): manter-se dentro de - não ultrapassarPortuguese (PT): manter-se dentro de - não ultrapassarChinese (Simplified): 保持在…以内 - 不超出Chinese (Traditional): 保持在…以內 - 不超出Hindi: के भीतर रखना - से अधिक न करनाArabic: يَبقى ضمن - لا يتجاوزBengali: সীমার মধ্যে থাকা - নির্দিষ্ট সীমার মধ্যে থাকাRussian: не выходить за пределы - держаться в пределахJapanese: 範囲内に収める - 範囲を超えないVietnamese: giữ trong phạm vi - không vượt quáKorean: 범위 내에서 지키다 - 한계를 넘지 않다Turkish: sınır içinde kalmak - belirli sınırı aşmamakUrdu: حد کے اندر رہنا - حدود میں رہناIndonesian: tetap dalam batas - tidak melebihi
Example Sentences
Please keep within the lines when you color.
basic
We must keep within the budget this month.
basic
He tried to keep within the speed limit.
basic
If you want to get reimbursed, make sure to keep within the approved expenses.
natural
It’s hard to keep within time when so much is happening.
natural
Let’s try to keep within our limits and not overdo it tonight.
natural