keep track of — to continue to be informed about or aware of someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to continue to be informed about or aware of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp træk ʌv/
Example Sentences
- My mom keeps track of my YouTube watching time like a detective tracking a criminal
- It's hard to keep track of all the K-pop groups these days
- I use a fitness app to keep track of my steps, but I cheat by shaking my phone
keep track of
VERB[/kiːp træk ʌv/]
to continue to be informed about or aware of someone or something
to continue to be informed about or aware of someone or something
Keep track of your trail while you pack!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Keep derives from Old English cēpan, meaning 'to guard' or 'to maintain'. Track comes from Old French trac, meaning 'path' or 'trace'. The compound phrase developed from the literal sense of 'maintaining a path', evolving to mean monitoring or following the progress of something continuously.
Breakdown
keep (Old English cēpan: to guard, maintain) + track (Old French trac: path, trace) + of (preposition indicating possession or relation). The phrase combines the sense of guardianship with following a course or trail.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom keeps track of my YouTube watching time like a detective tracking a criminal”
“It's hard to keep track of all the K-pop groups these days”
“I use a fitness app to keep track of my steps, but I cheat by shaking my phone”
“Teachers keep track of student attendance electronically now”
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