keep step

• Marcher ou avancer au même rythme qu'une autre personne, souvent dans un contexte militaire ou lors d'une marche ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour rester en accord ou en harmonie avec d'autres dans leurs opinions ou actions.

To walk or move in rhythm with someone else, often in a military or marching context; also used figuratively to mean staying in agreement or alignment with others in opinion or action.

1. Maintain rhythmB1formal

   To walk or march in time with others, maintaining the same pace.

   rester au pas

   • The soldiers kept step during the parade.
   • It's hard to keep step with such a fast marching band.
   • They practiced to keep step with each other.

2. Stay in agreementB2informal

   To remain in agreement or harmony with someone or something.

   rester en accord

   • She tries to keep step with the latest fashion trends.
   • The company must keep step with technological changes.
   • He found it difficult to keep step with his colleagues' ideas.