Keep in touch
Example: Please keep in touch after you move to the new city.
Definition
"Keep in touch" means to maintain communication or contact with someone over a period of time, often despite physical distance or changes in life circumstances. It is commonly used to encourage ongoing connection, as in the example, 'Please keep in touch after you move to the new city.'
Translations
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mantente en contacto -
houd contact -
mantingues el contacte -
reste en contact -
bleib in Kontakt
Etymology
The phrase "keep in touch" combines the verb "keep," meaning to continue or maintain, with the noun "touch," which metaphorically refers to communication or contact. Originating from the early 20th century, it reflects the importance of staying connected, especially before digital communication became widespread. Did you know? The phrase originally related more to physical contact, but evolved to mean maintaining social or emotional contact.
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"Keep in touch" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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