keep track

Idioms  

1. Remain informed, follow the course of, as in Are you keeping track of the time? This usage alludes to following a literal track, as of footsteps. The antonym, lose track, alludes to straying or wandering from a track, as in I've lost track—what day are you leaving? [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

That’s especially useful during a global event like the World Cup—when even the most devoted soccer fan is hard-pressed to keep track of every group-stage result, knockout permutation, and concurring match windows.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

In Miami, McLaren proved that Mercedes are beatable - Norris should have won the grand prix, too, but McLaren failed to pit him at the right time and keep track position at the front.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In front of the hospital gates, a guard in a surgical mask did his best to keep track of all the comings and goings.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Vazquez didn’t keep track of how many all-nighters he pulled to finish his piece.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“It’s not like the olden times. They can keep track of you, Bod. They can find you.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman