KEEP UP Definition & Meaning

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keep up

verb

tr to maintain (prices, one's morale) at the present level
intr to maintain a pace or rate set by another
introften foll bywith to remain informed
to keep up with technological developments
tr to maintain in good condition
tr to hinder (a person) from going to bed at night
the excitement kept the children up well past their bedtime
keep it up
to continue a good performance
keep one's chin up
to keep cheerful under difficult circumstances
keep one's end up
to maintain one's stance or position against opposition or misfortune
keep up with
to remain in contact with, esp by letter
keep up with the Joneses informal.
to compete with one's neighbours in material possessions, etc

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"I want someone who is going to say what they're going to do and keep up with what they're going to do."

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Ministers are keen to move on, but protesters in the East of England said they would keep up their campaign.

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You can keep up to date with the prospects for your area by checking BBC Weather online and on the app.

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But doctors tell us that over the last decade the complex funding model has not kept up with the cost of meeting growing demand from patients who need longer and more frequent appointments.

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It can be dizzying trying to keep up with the news and a jolt to your nervous system if you see a major drop in your portfolio balance.

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hold on

keep under wraps keep watch

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