Meaning of the word "keep someone in the picture" in English

What does "keep someone in the picture" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

keep someone in the picture

US /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðə ˈpɪk.tʃər/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðə ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Idiom

to keep someone informed about a situation, especially one that is changing or developing

Example:
Please keep me in the picture about the progress of the project.
I'll keep you in the picture as soon as I have more details.