abreast of (someone or something)
1. Alongside someone or something. Charlie finished the race in second place because he could not stay abreast of the winner. Captain, we're abreast of the other ship. Shall we board? Sir, there's no way we'll be able to stay abreast of them without them noticing.
2. Knowing the most current information about a person, thing, or event. Typically used with the verb "keep." There are so many software vulnerabilities that it's difficult to keep abreast of them all. I'm worried about Stu, so please keep me abreast of any changes in his health. As a news correspondent for the region, it's my job to stay abreast of any changes in the political landscape here.
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*abreast of someone or something
1. Lit. keeping even with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~; Stay ~.) I had to run hard to stay abreast of Sally.
2. Fig. knowing the news about someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; keep ~; Stay ~.) The press corps has to keep abreast of the president.
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