Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
keep abreast (of) someone — or[something] {v. phr.} To be informed of the latest developments. * /It is difficult to keep abreast of all the various wars that are being waged on planet Earth./ Compare: KEEP STEP WITH … Dictionary of American idioms
abreast — [[t]əbre̱st[/t]] 1) ADV: ADV after v, num ADV If people or things walk or move abreast, they are next to each other, side by side, and facing in the same direction. The steep pavement was too narrow for them to walk abreast. ...a group of youths… … English dictionary
abreast — a|breast [əˈbrest] adv 1.) keep/stay abreast of sth to make sure that you know all the most recent facts or information about a particular subject or situation ▪ It s important to keep abreast of the latest developments in computers. 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
keep up with — 1 she walked fast to keep up with him: KEEP PACE WITH, keep abreast of; match, equal. 2 he kept up with events at home: KEEP INFORMED ABOUT, keep up to date with, keep abreast of; informal keep tabs on. 3 they kept up with him by Christmas cards … Useful english dictionary
abreast of — 1 : next to (someone or something) Another runner drew abreast of her. [=drew alongside her] 2 : aware of or informed about (new occurrences, facts, etc.) She is always abreast of the latest political news. He likes to keep/stay abreast of the… … Useful english dictionary
Nguyen Khanh — In this Vietnamese name, the family name is Nguyễn, but is often simplified to Nguyen in English language text. According to Vietnamese custom, this person should properly be referred to by the given name Khánh. Nguyễn Khánh … Wikipedia
Close to Home (1989 TV series) — Close to Home Genre Sitcom Created by Brian Cooke Directed by Nic Phillips (1989) Ian Hamilton (1989–90) Alistair Clarke (credited as Alistair Clark 1990) Starring … Wikipedia
marketing — /mahr ki ting/, n. 1. the act of buying or selling in a market. 2. the total of activities involved in the transfer of goods from the producer or seller to the consumer or buyer, including advertising, shipping, storing, and selling. [1555 65;… … Universalium
follow — I. verb Etymology: Middle English folwen, from Old English folgian; akin to Old High German folgēn to follow Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to go, proceed, or come after < followed the guide > 2. a. to engage in as a calling or way… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Urbana, Illinois — Geobox City name = Urbana, Illinois native name = other name = other name1 = category = City image size = image caption = A snowy day in Carle Park west of the Urbana High School. On the right is a statue of Abraham Lincoln by Lorado Taft. flag… … Wikipedia
