keep on
phrasal verb
kept on; keeping on; keeps on
1
informal
: to continue happening, doing something, working, etc.
The rain kept on throughout the day.
He talked and talked. At one point I thought he would keep on all night.
She kept on talking after I told her to be quiet.
2
: to continue to have (someone) as an employee
The chef was kept on even after the restaurant was sold.
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In my mind gold has risen and will keep on appreciating because global tension is almost bound to increase and the road to a moment of discission somewhere in the medium- or long-term.
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Clem Chambers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Widely known for her great game-day 'fits, Brittany has kept on theme with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Citi analysts say the Chinese 10-year government bond yield can fall still further, given expectations that in the year ahead the PBOC will cut interest rates by 50 basis points and the required reserve ratio — the amount of cash banks need to keep on hand — by 100 basis points.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2025
Since then the museum has collected each inaugural ensemble for its First Ladies collection, giving their sartorial choices additional longevity and gravity as they are kept on view for the public.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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Clem Chambers, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Widely known for her great game-day 'fits, Brittany has kept on theme with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Citi analysts say the Chinese 10-year government bond yield can fall still further, given expectations that in the year ahead the PBOC will cut interest rates by 50 basis points and the required reserve ratio — the amount of cash banks need to keep on hand — by 100 basis points.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2025
Since then the museum has collected each inaugural ensemble for its First Ladies collection, giving their sartorial choices additional longevity and gravity as they are kept on view for the public.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Keep on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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