in de gaten houden

Meaning

1. (transitive) to keep an eye on
2. (transitive) to remember, to keep in mind

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪn də ˈɣaː.tə(n) ˈɦɑu̯.də(n)/

Etymology

Literally, “to keep in the holes” (referring to the eyes, or perhaps to backsights).

Sentences

Wij hebben verloren op communicatievlak en dat moeten wij goed in de gaten houden .

We have lost at the level of communication and I believe that we need to take particular care here.