1 C1 idiomatic formal
To maintain continuous awareness of a situation, project, or set of issues so that nothing is overlooked.
"It's your job to keep across the regulatory changes and flag anything that affects our operations."
inseparable
keep across
C1 formal inseparable transitive
To stay informed and up to date with a situation, project, or area of responsibility.
In plain English
To make sure you always know what is happening with something.
What does "keep across" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic formal
To stay informed about the progress of a colleague's work or a shared project.
"Can you keep across what the design team is doing and let me know if there are any delays?"
inseparable
Usage tip
Primarily used in Australian and British business or professional contexts. Means to maintain awareness of something so nothing is missed. Less common than 'keep up with' or 'stay on top of' internationally.
Words that pair with "keep across"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
developments situation project issues changes news
How to conjugate "keep across"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
keep across
I/you/we/they
3rd person
keeps across
he/she/it
Past simple
kept across
yesterday
Past participle
kept across
have + pp
-ing form
keeping across
continuous
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