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

While the springs continuously flow, the resort keeps on evolving. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

For an exclusive view of what Fashion Week looks like offstage, keep on scrolling. — Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The administration cut $45 million in scholarships for Myanmar students to study across Asia, though Hnin Aye’s university kept on people who were already enrolled. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026

The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for keep on

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