keep abreast of vs keep abreast with

Both 'keep abreast of' and 'keep abreast with' are correct phrases in English. However, 'keep abreast of' is more commonly used and considered more formal. 'Keep abreast with' is less common but still acceptable in certain contexts.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

keep abreast of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to stay informed about the latest developments or updates on a particular topic or situation.

Examples:

It's important to keep abreast of the current trends in technology.
She always keeps abreast of the news by reading the newspaper every morning.

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It is also important to keep abreast of developments in training techniques.
Time and again the EU has been criticised for failing to keep abreast of technological innovation and is sorely lagging behind its American counterparts in this field.
I did not think your mind could keep abreast of his, but I was wrong.
We clearly need a far more flexible legal framework to keep abreast of technological advances in banking systems.
Good to keep abreast of deve opments, where I'm going.
We must have shorter working hours and we must keep abreast of technological developments so that Europe can keep up with its competitors.
Additional training shall, in accordance with the arrangements of the individual Member States, ensure that persons who have completed their training can keep abreast of progress in pharmacy.
The cases which have been highlighted, for example in the Irish national media and the media in other countries, illustrate just how difficult it is for Member States to keep abreast of technologies and the abuse of technologies.
whereas the protection of European right-holders is essential to achieving the aim of increasing European content on the web, and all instruments must therefore be used to keep abreast of the USA,
I try to keep abreast of what's happening in the field.
You see, I keep abreast of things.
We must keep abreast of European public opinion as it emerges throughout the continent.
We therefore have to keep abreast of developments.
To keep abreast of developments in salmonella epidemiology.
I like to keep abreast of what's going on in the world.
We just want to keep abreast of it, that's all.
In order to keep abreast of developments, in particular with respect to new entrants and market access issues, this Regulation should be reviewed after a fixed period of operation.
Employers must keep abreast of new developments in technology with a view to improving the protection of workers' health and safety.
Specific counselling facilities are required, as is in-service training to enable counsellors to keep abreast of this sensitive area.
Such staff of the establishment shall also maintain up-to-date knowledge and keep abreast of new developments through annual continuing education activities and professional literature.

Alternatives:

stay informed about
keep up to date with
stay up to speed on
be in the loop about
be aware of

keep abreast with

This phrase is correct but less common than 'keep abreast of'. It is still acceptable in certain contexts.

This phrase also means to stay informed about the latest developments or updates on a particular topic or situation.