Meaning
To move at the same speed as someone; or to maintain a standard.
Example Sentence
"I had to run to keep up with him."
Synonyms
match pace
maintain
sustain
keep pace
Usage Note
This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").