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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Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Those two near-perfect sides just kept on winning every week.
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Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Between the suction power and accompanying app that maps out your entire home, this robot vacuum is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Those two near-perfect sides just kept on winning every week.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The biggest challenge for Gagie has been keeping on top of costs while also working full-time and running a second business.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Keep on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20on. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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