Keep Up

  1. Proceed at the same pace; continue alongside another. 2. Support or sustain. 3. Maintain in good condition. 4. Persevere and carry on. 5. Stay in touch; remain informed. 6. Cause someone to remain out of bed.

Examples:

  • We try to keep up with the times.

Origin: First half of 1600s for sense 1

Synonyms: keep pace, keep it up