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Meaning of the word "keep tabs on" in English

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keep tabs on

US /"kiːp tæbz ɑːn"/
UK /"kiːp tæbz ɑːn"/
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Idiom

1.

to monitor or keep track of someone or something

Example:
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It's important to keep tabs on your spending.
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The police are keeping tabs on the suspect.
Synonym:
monitortrackwatchobservesupervise
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