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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keep track

It will likely mean less generous increases, although it will keep track with earnings growth over the longer term.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Through spreadsheets they have to keep track of things like ammunition, food, fuel, water, even down to the rate at which water evaporates depending on the heat.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

In March, Physical Intelligence developed what it called Multi-Scale Embodied Memory, which allows its model to keep track of tasks for up to 15 minutes and correct mistakes — a significant feat.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026

A portable luggage scale allows the more serious athletes to keep track of their progress week after week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

So Joy gets me a calendar to keep track of the days.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

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