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to stay informed

to stay informed

7 3.1
To keep up with the latest news and events
  • phrasal verb
translation icon : mantenerse informado
  • It's important to stay informed about current events to make good decisions.
  • help customers stay informed

Stay safe out there, stay informed, stay strong, we'll beat this thing.

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Examples

  • I recently learned, for instance, that... most Americans watch local news to stay informed.

  • AIBS will now help NABT members stay informed about developments in science and education policy in Washington.

    Academic text (2010)
  • It's my business to stay informed.

  • We're here to make sure you stay informed, so make sure you jump on for the ride!

    Blog text (11)
  • As the pace of change appears to be moving faster than ever, those who stay informed stay relevant.

    Blog text (14)
  • Obviously, we all want to stay informed with what's going on.

  • But in all truth, Reddit is a major part of how people stay informed on current events.

    Blog text (8)
  • In addition to the actions below, you can stay informed by joining their mailing list.

    Blog text (34)
  • While this role may seem daunting, many sources can help librarians stay informed.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Sign up for newsletters and find online forums in your niche to help you stay informed.

    Blog text (20)

Synonyms

to follow
vsto stay informed
  • Texting
1.0

To get a person's posts and updates on social media

is broader, meaning active self-updating beyond following a single source
to keep up
vsto stay informed
507 2.8

To continue at the same speed or level as others

is about continual updating rather than matching others specifically
to know what's going on
vsto stay informed
294 3.1

To be aware of what is happening

focuses more on ongoing personal updating rather than a general understanding
to keep track
vsto stay informed
174 2.7

To watch and write down progress or details

covers general ongoing updating rather than formal recording or logging
to keep up with
vsto stay informed
172 3.5

To learn about the latest news or trends

focuses on continuing personal updating of information over time
to stay tuned
vsto stay informed
  • Literature
98 3.5

To wait and pay attention for more news or updates

involves active ongoing updating rather than passively waiting for updates
to keep tabs on
vsto stay informed
  • Informal
43 3.9

To watch someone or something closely over time to see what happens

is less about close surveillance and more about general information updating
to stay on top of
vsto stay informed
27 4.1

To keep informed and in control to avoid problems

is mainly about staying updated rather than controlling situations
to be with it
vsto stay informed
  • Informal
22 7.9

To understand current ideas and styles

is about keeping general information up to date across topics
to keep abreast of
vsto stay informed
8 5.3

To stay informed about recent changes or news in a subject

stresses continual self-updating across topics rather than single subjects
to keep abreast
vsto stay informed
4 5.6

To stay up to date with new information

emphasizes ongoing personal updating rather than a one time check
to keep up with the times
vsto stay informed
3 3.9

Stay modern by learning about new trends

is broader, covering all updating not only modern trend adaptation
to keep one's ear to the ground
vsto stay informed
  • Informal
6.5

To pay close attention to what people say and do to know what is happening

means continuous updating generally rather than listening for early hints

Antonyms

1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

42 3.7

Not knowing about a subject or situation

How Informed

to stay informed
7 3.1
to learn
1.0
to hear
1.0

Surface Forms

stay informed infinitive
stayed informed past participle
staying informed present participle
stays informed third person singular

Morphology

stay + informed

The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'stay' (to remain) with 'informed' (having knowledge); a learner who knows both words can infer 'continue to be up-to-date' without prior exposure. This is a literal, compositional phrase following ordinary English patterns and is cross-linguistically common, so it should be transparent to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Stay informed may come from the simple image of a person staying near a notice board or a radio so they become informed about the latest news and events. So the phrase means 'to keep up-to-date'.