English · Phrasal verb Attested

keep up with

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To manage to remain beside or just behind someone or something that is moving away from one.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đi theo, bắt kịp người hoặc thứ gì di chuyển

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Blake needed to run to keep up with the indignant Doctor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To manage to remain up to date with trends, fashions, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

theo kịp xu hướng, thời trang

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To manage to follow an argument, a discussion, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

theo dõi, hiểu một cuộc thảo luận

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “keep up with” mean?

To manage to remain beside or just behind someone or something that is moving away from one.

Is “keep up with” formal or informal?

keep up with is generally informal.