The phrase "as abreast" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It is likely a misinterpretation of the phrase "to be abreast of," which means to be informed or up to date on a particular topic.
Example: "The team needs to be abreast of the latest developments in the project to ensure success."
Alternatives: "informed about" or "up to date on".
Who wants to burst through a phalanx of tourists who walk three or four abreast, as slowly as possible?" Things may only get worse for Mr. Sweeney.
On 9/11, when terrified people leapt onto the decks of his tugs, patrol boats and assorted pleasure craft, Admiral Bennis had to improvise and keep Washington abreast as best as he could.
Three or four strings might travel abreast, as was usual with nomad drivers, or the whole caravan might travel in one long line, as in some Chinese caravans.
"I don't see us as militarizing police; I see us as keeping abreast with society.
Besides such nuts and bolts as staying abreast of technological innovations, the hotel prides itself on "Anticipation Service," i.e., everything from laying out time-conscious itineraries to laying out a preferred type of pillow.
"For us it's very different to those guys [in IndyCar] because they were racing three abreast and as soon as one person makes a mistake or something happens he turns and then the guys behind going 230mph have nowhere to go, whereas we have time to react and move out of the way.
Once the race started, cars were racing as many as four abreast at speeds exceeding 220 m.p.h.
As a staff member in this office, I must acquire knowledge of the foundation's history, programs, and initiatives as well as keep abreast of contemporary issues, current funded research activity, and proceedings on Capitol Hill.
Advisors are paid to develop employment networks, as well as keep abreast of the latest employment updates and trends.
Important notices and developments will be continuously communicated to employers so as to keep them abreast of developments and promoting a sense of belonging and oneness in the organization.
