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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Debris kept on top of your lawn and actually suffocate your grass.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
From there, Beard said the goal is to keep on making movie magic in the region.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
Debris kept on top of your lawn and actually suffocate your grass.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The gift of many good hair days to come is truly one that keeps on giving.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Keep on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20on. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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