Keep tabs on someone meaning

What does the saying 'Keep tabs on someone' mean?

Idiom: Keep tabs on someone

Meaning:

If you keep tabs on someone, you check, watch and keep a close eye on what they are doing.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: Jess
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