keep track

idiom

: to be aware of how something is changing, what someone is doing, etc.
There's so much going on that it's hard to keep track.
usually + of
Keep track of your little brother for me, will you?
It's her job to keep track of how the money is spent.
I watch the news to keep track of current events.

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This first episode asks viewers to keep track of a lot of information, introducing new characters with seemingly every scene, while also establishing the cultural and political situation of 1868 Dublin. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025 Every fall, rangers at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve keep track of the brown bears who live there, noting how much weight each one gains ahead of entering their winter hibernation period. Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 To do so, keep track of all notifications of storms or outages in your area. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 By tracking the version number of components used, an SBOM also helps software teams keep track of licensing requirements, usage guidelines and the possibility of obsolescence. Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keep track

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“Keep track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20track. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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