Keep your mind on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmaɪnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

KEEP yor, yoorr MYND awn, on

UK

kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈaɪnd/ /ˈɒn

KEEP yaw MYND on

Definition

To focus your attention on something and not get distracted.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, commonly used to encourage focus on work, study, or a specific task. Often used with 'just', 'really', or as advice. Do not confuse with 'make up your mind' (to decide).

• Spanish: concentrarse en - mantener la mente en
• Portuguese (BR): manter o foco em - manter a mente em
• Portuguese (PT): manter a mente em - concentrar-se em
• Chinese (Simplified): 专心于 - 集中注意力于
• Chinese (Traditional): 專心於 - 集中注意力於
• Hindi: ध्यान देना - ध्यान केंद्रित करना
• Arabic: تركز على - تبقي ذهنك على
• Bengali: মনোযোগ রাখা - মনোযোগ কেন্দ্রীভূত রাখা
• Russian: сосредоточиться - держать внимание на
• Japanese: 集中する - 気を集中させる
• Vietnamese: tập trung - giữ tâm trí vào
• Korean: 집중하다 - 마음을 집중하다
• Turkish: zihnini vermek - dikkatini toplamak
• Urdu: دماغ کو مرکوز رکھنا
• Indonesian: fokus - menjaga pikiran pada

Example Sentences

It's important to keep your mind on your homework.

basic

Please keep your mind on the road when driving.

basic

Try to keep your mind on what the teacher is saying.

basic

I can't keep my mind on work when I'm worried.

natural

If you want to finish quickly, just keep your mind on the task.

natural

I'm trying to keep my mind on my goals this year.

natural