keep in mind

Meaning

To remember or take something into consideration when making a decision or planning. It is a polite way to remind someone of an important fact, constraint, or detail. The tone is neutral, helpful, and collaborative.

Examples

• Please keep in mind that the office will be closed next Monday for the holiday.

  Please keep in mind that the office will be closed next Monday for the holiday.

• We must keep in mind our budget limits when choosing a software provider.

  We must keep in mind our budget limits when choosing a software provider.

• Keep in mind that some team members are working in different time zones.

  Keep in mind that some team members are working in different time zones.

• When designing the user interface, keep in mind that simplicity is key.

  When designing the user interface, keep in mind that simplicity is key.

• I will keep in mind your suggestions during our next strategy meeting.

  I will keep in mind your suggestions during our next strategy meeting.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Please hold in mind that we have a tight deadline.

  ✓ Please keep in mind that we have a tight deadline.

  The correct idiom is 'keep in mind' or 'bear in mind'. 'Hold in mind' is not used in modern English.

• ✗ Keep in your mind that prices might change.

  ✓ Keep in mind that prices might change.

  Do not insert a possessive pronoun like 'your' or 'my' inside the fixed idiomatic phrase 'keep in mind'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• When planning the schedule, ___ that the developer is on vacation next week.

  💡 Remember or take into consideration.

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  keep in mind

• Please ___ our company policies when posting on social media.

  💡 Remember or consider.

  Show answer

  keep in mind