keep step

Thân thiện

The little boy tries to keep step with his older brother on the sidewalk.

Definition

Verb: - To maintain the same pace or rhythm as someone else, especially while walking or marching. - To remain synchronized in movement or progress.

Usage

This verb describes the action of matching one's speed or rate of advancement to that of another person or group. It is often used literally for physical movement but can also be applied metaphorically to concepts like progress, development, or change.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "keep step with": This is the standard prepositional phrase used with the verb.
  • The government must keep step with public opinion on this issue.

Variants and Related Words

• Keep pace (with): A near-identical phrasal verb meaning to move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else.
  • He walked fast, and I had to hurry to keep pace.

Synonyms

• Match pace: To move at an equivalent speed.
• Stay abreast of: To remain level with or informed about progress.
• Maintain the rhythm: To continue moving in time with a beat or pattern.

Notes

This term is often used in contexts involving coordination, such as military drills, parades, or any situation where unified movement is required. Its metaphorical use is common in business, technology, and social discourse to discuss keeping up with trends or changes.

Học thuật

Verb

1. maintain the same pace
   • The child cannot keep step with his big brother

Từ đồng nghĩa

• keep pace