- keep tabs (or a tab) on
- keep tabs (or a tab) oninformalmonitor the activities or development of.→ tab
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
keep tabs (or a tab) on
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keep tabs on — verb keep a record on or watch attentively The government keeps tabs on the dissidents • Hypernyms: ↑watch, ↑observe, ↑follow, ↑watch over, ↑keep an eye on • Verb Frames: Somebody s something … Useful english dictionary
keep\ tabs\ on — • keep tab on • keep tabs on v. phr. informal 1. To keep a record of. The government tries to keep tabs on all the animals in the park. 2. To keep a watch on; check. The house mother kept tabs on the girls to be sure they were clean and neat.… … Словарь американских идиом
keep tabs on — ► keep tabs on informal monitor the activities of. Main Entry: ↑tab … English terms dictionary
tab — tab1 noun 1》 a small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc. ↘Brit. Military a collar marking distinguishing an officer of high rank. ↘North American term for ring pull. 2》 informal … English new terms dictionary
tab — [tæb] noun [countable] 1. a small piece of paper or cloth that is fixed to the edge of something, usually giving information about it 2. a bill for something, especially one that has gradually increased over time: • One out of three credit card… … Financial and business terms
keep\ tab\ on — • keep tab on • keep tabs on v. phr. informal 1. To keep a record of. The government tries to keep tabs on all the animals in the park. 2. To keep a watch on; check. The house mother kept tabs on the girls to be sure they were clean and neat.… … Словарь американских идиом
tab — tab1 [tab] n. [< ?] 1. a small, flat loop, strap, or metal ring fastened to something for pulling it, hanging it up, etc. 2. a small, often ornamental, flap or piece fastened to the edge or surface as of a dress, coat, etc. 3. an attached or… … English World dictionary
tab — Ⅰ. tab [1] ► NOUN 1) a small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc. 2) Brit. Military a collar marking distinguishing an officer of high rank. 3) informal, chiefly N. Amer. a restaurant… … English terms dictionary
tab — I. /tæb / (say tab) noun 1. a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, etc. 2. a tag or label. 3. Aeronautics a hinged portion at the trailing edge of an aileron, elevator, or other control surface on an aircraft. 4. a… …
tab — tab1 /tab/, n., v., tabbed, tabbing. n. 1. a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration. 2. a tag or label. 3. a small projection from a card, paper, or folder, used as an aid in… … Universalium
