keep on

phrasal verb

kept on; keeping on; keeps on

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.

: to continue to have (someone) as an employee

The chef was kept on even after the restaurant was sold.

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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024 Although this is another Christmas wish-fulfillment flick in the Hallmark universe, Hatcher and Denton's undeniable chemistry is a gift that keeps on giving. —

Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Debris kept on top of your lawn and actually suffocate your grass. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024 If your chain consists of many different suppliers and industry players, keeping on top of so many moving components can be a major challenge. —

Dmytro Spilka, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for keep on