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

It is also staffing up the teams that schedule and keep track of crews, to help avoid situations where pilots and flight attendants can’t reach anyone to confirm their schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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 is difficult for me to keep track of time back in the laboratory.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga