keep tabs on

phrase

informal

: to carefully watch (someone or something) in order to learn what that person or thing is doing

We are keeping tabs on their movements.

The magazine keeps tabs on the latest fashion trends.

Examples of keep tabs on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scott said cartels in Mexico are increasingly sending drones into the United States to move contraband and keep tabs on Border Patrol agents. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Looking ahead, key issues to keep tabs on include intra-quarter point-of-sale trends for Ugg and Hoka, as well as any signs of elevated promotional or inventory levels in the key holiday period. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Gee, who used to pop into fraternity parties unannounced to keep tabs on them, said he is not bothered by the reintegration of the three formerly rogue organizations. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

For shoppers who want to keep tabs on their holiday purchases and see how their spending adds up, Rocket Money's free tier can be a useful place to start. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for keep tabs on

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