How to Pronounce "keep up with the times"
expression
KEEP-uhp-with-thuh-TYMZ
KEEP-up-with-thuh-TYMZ
Definition
To change, adapt, or update yourself to match new developments, technology, or ideas. It means not staying stuck in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪmz
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-uhp-with-thuh-TYMZ
UK
KEEP-up-with-thuh-TYMZ
Listen in Context
It's important to keep up with the times in business.
Older people sometimes find it hard to keep up with the times.
We need to keep up with the times and learn new skills.
If you don't keep up with the times, you might get left behind.