Abreast of Meaning in English
expression
əˈbɹɛst/ /ˈəv
uh-BREST uhv
ɐbɹˈɛst/ /ˈɒv
uh-BREST ov
Definition
To keep up to date with the latest news, information, or developments about something.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or written contexts. Common with 'keep', as in 'keep abreast of the news.' Not interchangeable with 'beside' (physical position); here, it means being informed. Often refers to staying updated regularly, not just learning once.
Spanish: al tanto de - al corriente dePortuguese (BR): atualizado sobre - a par dePortuguese (PT): a par de - atualizado sobreChinese (Simplified): 了解 - 跟上Chinese (Traditional): 了解 - 跟上Hindi: सूचित रहना - साथ चलनाArabic: مطلع على - على علم بـBengali: সজাগ থাকা - বিষয়টি জানাRussian: в курсе - осведомлён оJapanese: 把握している - 情報を得ているVietnamese: cập nhật về - biết rõ vềKorean: 파악하다 - 정보를 알고 있다Turkish: haberdar olmak - güncel kalmakUrdu: آگاہ رہنا - باخبر رہناIndonesian: mengikuti perkembangan - mendapat informasi
Example Sentences
It's important to stay abreast of new technology.
basic
She likes to keep abreast of the latest fashion trends.
basic
We must keep abreast of all policy changes.
basic
I use online alerts to stay abreast of breaking news.
natural
You need to keep abreast of your competitors if you want to succeed.
natural
He makes sure to keep abreast of industry trends through networking.
natural