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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Instead, the pup keeps on napping right by the door, unbothered my her mom's presence, waiting for her actual favorite person to come through the door.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Where are Michigan's dog-friendly spots? Take your dog out for a walk on the trails at one of Michigan's 103 state parks this season, with most allowing your pets, kept on a leash up to 6 feet long, Pure Michigan says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Both sets have become staples to the British public, kept on the weekly rankings by consumption not only of the projects themselves, but many of the songs featured on them – several of which reappear out of nowhere this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Monarchs have depth at running back but keep on eye on the Centennial transfer.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Where are Michigan's dog-friendly spots? Take your dog out for a walk on the trails at one of Michigan's 103 state parks this season, with most allowing your pets, kept on a leash up to 6 feet long, Pure Michigan says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Both sets have become staples to the British public, kept on the weekly rankings by consumption not only of the projects themselves, but many of the songs featured on them – several of which reappear out of nowhere this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Monarchs have depth at running back but keep on eye on the Centennial transfer.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Keep on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20on. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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