Keep up with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KEEP-uhp-with
kˈiːp/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð
KEEP-up-with
Definition
To move at the same speed or level as someone or something; also, to stay informed about new developments or changes.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, very common in speech and writing. Typical phrases: 'keep up with the news,' 'keep up with classmates,' 'keep up with technology.' Don't confuse with 'catch up with,' which means to reach someone after being behind.
Spanish: seguir el ritmo de - mantenerse al día conPortuguese (BR): acompanhar - manter-se atualizado comPortuguese (PT): acompanhar - manter-se a par deChinese (Simplified): 跟上 - 跟得上 - 赶上Chinese (Traditional): 跟上 - 跟得上 - 追得上Hindi: के साथ बने रहना - गति बनाए रखनाArabic: مواكبة - متابعةBengali: পথ ধরে চলা - তাল মিলিয়ে চলা - খোঁজ রাখাRussian: не отставать - быть в курсеJapanese: ついていく - 把握するVietnamese: theo kịp - cập nhậtKorean: 따라가다 - 소식을 따라가다Turkish: ayak uydurmak - takip etmekUrdu: ساتھ چلنا - باخبر رہناIndonesian: mengimbangi - mengikuti perkembangan
Example Sentences
I can't keep up with all my homework.
basic
She tries to keep up with the latest fashion trends.
basic
Do you keep up with the news every day?
basic
It's hard to keep up with all the changes at work lately.
natural
If you don't keep up with your classmates, you'll fall behind.
natural
Social media helps me keep up with my friends around the world.
natural