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

What over-the-counter medicines to keep on hand The standard flu kit covers fever, aches, congestion and cough. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Thanks to a new pact with Banijay Entertainment, the program will continue on the Alphabet streaming giant, where it can be seen for free — along with some sponsorships that help Rosenthal keep on traveling. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Eventually, some of the caribou that had already crossed began to see me, but kept on their way. — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 10 Nov. 2026

Presumptive new House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries must surely realize that Trump in the White House is the best asset Democrats can possibly have, the gift that truly keeps on giving. — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for keep on

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