keep to oneself verb2 •To refrain from telling or giving; to keep secret, or refuse to share.Then he fell to gabbling strange and dreadful things which were not clearly understandable, and which the doctor admonished them to keep to themselves. — 1900 •To purposely avoid interaction with others; to be introverted.She preferred to keep to herself after her husband died. formskept to oneself · keeping to oneself · keeps to oneself