keepsecret
intermediateB1/kiːpˈsiː.krɪt/ · keep-se-cret
to not tell others about a secret or confidential information.
Meanings
to not tell others about a secret or confidential information.
کسی راز یا خفیہ معلومات کے بارے میں دوسروں کو نہ بتانا۔
راز رکھنا
raaz rakhna
Common Collocations
- keep a secret
- keep the truth secret
- keep your plans secret
Example Sentences
I promised to keep your secret about the surprise party.
میں نے وعدہ کیا کہ میں آپ کا راز تقریب کے بارے میں رکھوں گا۔
main ne wada kiya keh main aap ka raaz taqreeb ke baare mein rakhun ga.
It's important to keep certain information secret.
کچھ معلومات کو راز رکھنا اہم ہے۔
kuch maloomat ko raaz rakhna ahem hai.
Can you keep a secret if I tell you?
کیا تم راز رکھ سکتے ہو اگر میں بتاؤں؟
kya tum raaz rakh sakte ho agar main bataoun?
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'keeping' something safe and 'secret' like a treasure.
Imagine a treasure chest with a lock, symbolizing something valuable that's kept secret.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "keep secret" — to maintain confidentiality
First known use: 19th century
The phrase has been used in English to indicate the act of maintaining secrecy or confidentiality about specific pieces of information.