abreast
adverb
UK/əˈbrest/
US/əˈbrest/
Definitions of abreast adverb
Alongside each other, moving in the same direction.
They walked abreast through the crowd.
The two ships sailed abreast.
It’s dangerous to overtake when cyclists are riding two abreast.
Phrases of abreast adverb
- keep abreast of something
To ensure one is fully informed about the most current facts and developments regarding a particular subject or situation.
• To remain competitive in the rapidly evolving tech industry, companies must keep abreast of the latest innovations.