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UK//kiːp jɔː kɜːfjuː//US//kip jʊr ˈkɜrˌfju//

Meaning of Keep your curfew

Be home by a set time, usually imposed by parents.

In simple words: Go home by a certain time.

Keep your curfew in a sentence

  • Make sure you keep your curfew tonight so your parents don’t worry.
  • She promised to keep her curfew after having a late night last week.
  • It’s important to keep your curfew if you want to go out again next week.
  • Keeping your curfew shows responsibility and trustworthiness.
  • If you can't keep your curfew, you should inform your parents first.

How to use Keep your curfew

Used to advise or remind someone to return home on time. Mainly in contexts involving teenagers or young adults. Not suitable in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

keep + object

Memory hint

Think of a clock 'curfew' with its arms pointing to the time to go home.

Related words

Collocations with Keep your curfew

  • set a curfew
  • extend a curfew
  • break a curfew

Synonyms for Keep your curfew

  • follow your curfew
  • adhere to your curfew
  • respect your curfew

Common mistakes with Keep your curfew

  • Confused with 'curfew' meaning time limit vs. general limits.
  • Using 'keep' incorrectly, like 'keeping to the curfew'.
  • Incorrectly using 'curfew' as a verb.

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Frequently asked questions about Keep your curfew

What does Keep your curfew mean?

Go home by a certain time.

What is the definition of Keep your curfew?

Be home by a set time, usually imposed by parents.

How do you use Keep your curfew in a sentence?

Make sure you keep your curfew tonight so your parents don’t worry.

Can you give another example of Keep your curfew?

She promised to keep her curfew after having a late night last week.

What are synonyms for Keep your curfew?

Common alternatives include follow your curfew, adhere to your curfew, respect your curfew.

What words go with Keep your curfew?

It commonly pairs with set a curfew, extend a curfew, break a curfew.

What are common mistakes when using Keep your curfew?

Confused with 'curfew' meaning time limit vs. general limits. Using 'keep' incorrectly, like 'keeping to the curfew'. Incorrectly using 'curfew' as a verb.

How do you pronounce Keep your curfew?

US: //kip jʊr ˈkɜrˌfju//, UK: //kiːp jɔː kɜːfjuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Keep your curfew?

Used to advise or remind someone to return home on time. Mainly in contexts involving teenagers or young adults. Not suitable in very formal situations.