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 year's baskets also included voice recorders and notebooks to help both parents and nurses keep track of stats. Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025 Label and date to keep track of freshness. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025 These platforms also keep track of how widespread such complaints are. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025 In addition to the vanity mirror, there’s an iOS app to keep track of skin analyses and manage product replenishment. James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 2025.

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