English▸ adverb
1 side by side and facing the same way:
the path was wide enough for two people to walk abreast
they were riding three abreast.
2 (abreast of) alongside or level with something:
the cart came abreast of the Americans in their rickshaw
the car braked as it drew abreast.
▪ up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information:
keeping abreast of developments
it makes sense to stay abreast of changes in the advertising business.