keep up wit rise at the same rate(as sth ) inform oneself or learn about(the current events) Examples He studied very hard so that he could keep a up with his classmates The Internet can help us keep up with the timesExamples • He studied very hard so that he could keep up with his classmates. • The Internet can help us keep up with the times. keep up with — rise at the same rate (as sth.); inform oneself or learn about (the current events)