keep on

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.

Examples of keep on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What's your go-to snack to keep on hand for long travel days? — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

Elle King's going to keep on keeping on, after her recent autism diagnosis. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Mix Vinegar and Laundry Detergent Like baking soda, vinegar is another powerful cleaning tool to keep on hand to combat the toughest stains, including red wine. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

To keep the length healthy, try to avoid over-mowing in the summer and keep on top of a consistent watering schedule. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 12 July 2026

Rhymes for keep on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon