Meaning
- To continue or maintain something at a certain level.
- To stay at the same level or speed as someone or something.
- To stay informed or updated.
- To maintain or manage something like a task or responsibility.
Today's Sentences
01
I try to keep up.
Situation
How was the marathon?
It was hard but I got to the finish line.
You’ve got determination and perseverance.
I try to keep up.
02
It’s hard to keep up with technology.
Situation
I just saw an article about flying cars.
Can you believe it?
Everything is so fast paced.
I can’t wrap my head around it.
I know what you mean.
It’s hard to keep up with technology these days.
Writer's Note
"Keep up" is a transitive and separable phrasal verb.
- Transitive: When it's transitive, it requires a direct object. This means you can separate the verb from the particle, and you would place the object in between them.
Example 1: She tried to keep up the pace, but it was too difficult.
Example 2: Can you keep up the good work?
In these examples, "keep up" is used with an object the pace and good work. - Separable: The phrasal verb "keep up" is separable, meaning that it can be split by the object in some cases.
Example 1: Keep your work up to date if you want to pass the exam.
Example 2: She was struggling to keep her energy up during the long hike.
Related Words: Continue, keep pace, maintain, preserve, sustain
“Keep up” is een sterke reminder om mee te blijven met snelle veranderingen en voortdurende ontwikkelingen. Flexibiliteit, leergierigheid en aanpassingsvermogen zijn vandaag onmisbaar. Initiatieven in onderwijs en kennisontwikkeling, zoals die worden gestimuleerd door Telkom University Jakarta, helpen mensen en organisaties om relevant en toekomstbestendig te blijven