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

The job hits just keep on coming in the northern suburbs from Capital One’s acquisition last year of credit card issuer Discover Financial Services. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

But technology keeps on improving, things are getting better. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The dogs were kept on heavy chains or in overcrowded crates and makeshift pens surrounded by waste, prosecutors said. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

With iOS 27 on its way in September, and AI accelerating bug hunting, Apple is keeping on top of bugs and security fixes in its older software. — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for keep on

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