maintain the same pace
It's hard to keep up with my brother when he's running.
keep up — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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stay informed
I try to keep up with the latest news every morning.
maintain standards
It's becoming increasingly difficult for small businesses to keep up the high standards their customers expect.
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1. maintain the same pace
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To move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else, so you are not left behind.
It's hard to keep up with my brother when he's running.
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To continue to know about the latest news, information, or changes in a subject or activity.
I try to keep up with the latest news every morning.
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To continue to meet a required level of quality, performance, or behaviour, especially when it is difficult to do so.
It's becoming increasingly difficult for small businesses to keep up the high standards their customers expect.
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