Keep tabs on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈtæbz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP TABZ AHN
kˈiːp/ /tˈæbz/ /ˈɒn
KEEP TABZ ON
Definition
To watch, monitor, or pay close attention to someone or something, especially to track their actions or progress.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and idiomatic. Often used when talking about monitoring people (children, employees) or things (spending, progress). Similar to 'keep an eye on' but can suggest more regular or detailed tracking.
Spanish: vigilar - controlar - hacer un seguimiento dePortuguese (BR): ficar de olho em - acompanhar - monitorarPortuguese (PT): vigiar - acompanhar - controlarChinese (Simplified): 监视 - 关注 - 跟踪Chinese (Traditional): 監視 - 關注 - 追蹤Hindi: नज़र रखना - ध्यान रखना - निगरानी करनाArabic: يراقب - يتتبع - يتابعBengali: নজর রাখা - খেয়াল রাখাRussian: следить за - контролироватьJapanese: 監視する - 注意して見るVietnamese: theo dõi - giám sátKorean: 지켜보다 - 감시하다Turkish: gözetmek - göz kulak olmakUrdu: نگرانی رکھنا - نظر رکھناIndonesian: memantau - mengawasi
Example Sentences
My boss likes to keep tabs on all the projects at once.
natural
I keep tabs on my spending to save money.
basic
Teachers keep tabs on students during exams.
basic
I want to keep tabs on my health.
basic
Can you keep tabs on the kids while I cook?
natural
I use an app to keep tabs on my daily steps.
natural