Meaning of the word "stay abreast of" in English

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stay abreast of

US /steɪ əˈbrɛst əv/
UK /steɪ əˈbrɛst əv/

Idiom

to stay informed about the latest developments or news

Example:
It's important to stay abreast of current events.
She tries to stay abreast of the latest trends in technology.