keep in touch

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/ˌkip ɪn ˈtʌtʃ/
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To continue communicating after time or distance separates people.
Practice using keep in touch in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • She kept in touch by sending photos every month.
  • We promised to keep in touch after graduation.
  • They did not keep in touch after he moved.
  • Let us keep in touch while you are away.
  • Do you still keep in touch with your old friends?

Similar words

keep in contact
stay connected
stay in contact

Meanings

Continue contact

social
neutral
To continue speaking or writing to someone, especially after you are no longer together in person.

Examples

  • We promised to keep in touch after graduation.
  • Do you still keep in touch with your old friends?
  • She kept in touch by sending photos every month.
  • Let us keep in touch while you are away.
  • They did not keep in touch after he moved.

Similar words

stay in contact
keep in contact
stay connected

Etymology

Touch suggests contact, and keep expresses continuing that contact over time.

FAQ

What does keep in touch mean?

It means to continue communicating with someone.

When is keep in touch used?

It is often said when people move away, finish school, or expect to be apart.

How is keep in touch different from get in touch?

Keep in touch means maintain contact. Get in touch means make contact, often for the first time in a while.

How is keep in touch used in a sentence?

It can be followed by with, as in “keep in touch with old friends”.

Is keep in touch formal?

It is neutral and friendly in both personal and work settings.

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