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Definition keep up in British English

keep up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to continue to do something

Example

We're on a winning streak - hopefully we can keep it up.

Example

Keep up the good work.

Example

The trade unions continued to keep up pressure for higher wages.

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
1.1

to continue to pretend that something is true

Example

She tried to appear cheerful but couldn't keep it up.

Example

His family kept up the pretence that he had been ill.

Synonyms and related words
pretend fake simulate
2

to move at the same speed as someone or something

Example

Try to keep up!

Example

He had to hurry to keep up with her.

Synonyms and related words
travel leave behind keep pace (with)
2.1

to make progress or learn at the same speed as someone or something

Example

By studying hard she managed to keep up.

Example

We always try to keep up with our competitors.

Synonyms and related words
learn train master
3

to continue to learn about something or find out about something, so that you know the latest things that are happening

Example

We try to keep up with what's happening.

Synonyms and related words
progress get on with get ahead
4

to continue to understand what someone is saying

Example

I told you she's my sister, not my girlfriend. Keep up!

Example

I found myself unable to keep up with the conversation.

Synonyms and related words
understand know work out
5

to prevent someone from going to bed

Example

It's late. I'd better not keep you up any longer.

Synonyms and related words
abed an early/late night an early/late riser
Definition keep up in British English