Keep tabs on.
[Slang] KEEP TABS ON. - Keeping Watch: Learn How to Say You’re Monitoring Progress!
Monitor closely.
Keep tabs on" refers to the act of monitoring someone or something closely. It suggests maintaining a regular check to ensure everything is going as expected, similar to keeping a tab in a ledger for tracking expenses or activities.
Example Sentences
I need to keep tabs on my budget this month.
I need to monitor my budget this month.
She keeps tabs on all the latest trends.
She keeps herself updated with all the latest trends.
To manage the project efficiently, it's crucial to keep tabs on all team members' progress.
To manage the project efficiently, it's crucial to monitor all team members' progress.