keep up with
/ˌkip ˈʌp wɪð/
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Type
Phrasal verb
Meaning
To move, progress, or change at the same rate as someone or something else.
He had to walk briskly to keep up with the tour guide.
Can smaller companies keep up with the pace of technological change?
To remain informed about current events, trends, or developments.
She reads several newspapers every morning to keep up with current events.
It is difficult to keep up with all the new industry regulations.
To maintain regular contact or communication with someone.
I try to keep up with my college roommates through occasional group video calls.
Do you still keep up with your former coworkers after switching jobs?
To stay current with something that must be done regularly, such as payments or work.
It was hard to keep up with the rent after she lost her second job.
Are you keeping up with your homework this semester?
How it's used
This means “move at the same speed as someone or something”
- keep up with the group
“keep up with them.”
She ran faster to keep up with the group.
Collocations
- keep up with demand
- keep up with inflation
- keep up with the pace
- keep up with the times
- keep up with current events
- keep up with the news
- keep up with old friends
Antonyms
- fall behind
Idioms
keep up with the Joneses
compete socially by matching possessions and lifestyle
They bought an expensive sports car just to keep up with the Joneses.