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stay abreast

[/steɪ əˈbrest/]
verb phrase
manter-se informado; acompanhar de perto
1. To keep up with current information or developments; to remain informed about something
I try to stay abreast of the latest technology trends.
Tento manter-me informado sobre as últimas tendências tecnológicas.
2. To keep pace with someone or something; to remain alongside
She stayed abreast of her competitors throughout the race.
Ela se manteve ao lado de seus competidores durante toda a corrida.
NYC Slang
stay in the loop; keep it 100
Synonyms
keep up withstay informedstay currentkeep pace withremain up-to-date
Antonyms
fall behindlose touchlag behindfall out of the loop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter-se informado; ficar por dentro
Common usage in news and professional contexts
Portugal
manter-se ao corrente; estar a par com
Slightly more formal in European Portuguese
General
acompanhar; estar atualizado
Alternative translations depending on context

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep up with the Joneses
on top of things
in the know
in the loop
keep one's finger on the pulse
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