keep abreast of

Idioms and Phrases

Stay or cause to stay up-to-date with, as in He's keeping abreast of the latest weather reports , or Please keep me abreast of any change in his condition . This term alludes to the nautical sense of abreast , which describes ships keeping up with each other. [Late 1600s]

Example Sentences

They keep abreast of the cartel violence on the Mexico side of Sasabe.

From Los Angeles Times

“Chinese companies are under tremendous pressure to keep abreast of U.S. innovations,” said Chris Nicholson, an investor with the venture capital firm Page One Ventures who focuses on A.I. technologies.

From New York Times

Recio repeatedly asked Costanzo to query names in a confidential DEA database to keep abreast of federal investigations that would interest his new employers.

From Seattle Times

Though it’s her job to keep abreast of current books, while on a book tour, Patchett gives herself the luxury of reading backlist.

From Seattle Times

Ms. Murphy said it was unreasonable to expect every trial judge to keep abreast of the latest scientific advancements.

From New York Times

Related Words

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