締め切りは守るようにしてるんだ。の英語

I'm trying to meet a deadline.

keep within bounds

hold a fortress

Each man is at his post.

I try to protect that.

play shortstop

keep to the curb

play first base [shortstop]

to withdraw the garrison―evacuate a place

play second base

observe [break through] the conventionalities

to observe the law―keep the rule

go at a pace

something that shields and protects something else in the manner of concealing or veiling it

You should keep your place―keep your distance―know your station.

hold silence

to strengthen the defences

adhere to neutrality

to observe neutrality

keep count

maintain neutrality

to remain faithful to one's principles―adhere to one's principles―stick to one's colours

being well-mannered

to observe armed neutrality

to strengthen against possible attack

put on [maintain] a front

I will adhere to my resolution―act up to my resolution.

to remain faithful to one's cause―adhere to one's principles―stick to one's colours

to observe moderation―keep within bounds

to continue to protect one's chastity