To keep attention



Example: They keep attention on task

Definition


"To keep attention" means to maintain focus or concentration on a particular subject, activity, or task over a period of time, ensuring that distractions are minimized and the individual remains engaged with the matter at hand.

Translations


  • mantener la atención
  • aandacht houden
  • mantenir l'atenció
  • retenir l'attention
  • aufmerksam bleiben

Etymology


The phrase "to keep attention" combines the verb "keep," derived from Old English 'cepan,' meaning to hold or retain, with "attention," which comes from Latin 'attendere,' meaning to stretch toward or heed. Together, they form an expression emphasizing the act of holding one's focus continuously.