keep tabs on

idiom

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.

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The long-term tracking of people’s cardiac activity—specifically their heart rate and blood pressure—would be a straightforward way to keep tabs on people who show signs of trouble. —

IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2025 Use it to keep tabs on your ski gear, camera equipment, or duffle bags. —

Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025 Prosecutors often work with multiple agencies and may be the only lawyer in their office, leaving little time to keep tabs on investigations. —

Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 Despite the desire to stick around, Sanders’ respect for Jones remains high enough to keep tabs on the interest between both parties. —

Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for keep tabs on

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