keep on

verb

1. to continue or persist in (doing something)

   keep on running

2. (tr) to continue to wear

3. (tr) to continue to employ

   the firm kept on only ten men

4. to persist in talking (about)

5. to nag (a person)

Idioms and Phrases

Continue, persist, as in They kept on singing all night . [Late 1500s]

Maintain an existing situation, as in After Mr. Brown died, the housekeeper wondered if she would be kept on . [Mid-1600s]

Cause to stay on or remain attached, as in Keep your coat on; it's cold in here . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

I feel like I am repeating myself whenever I talk about Manchester United's problems but the same things keep on happening.

From BBC

“We don’t want that, but they keep on walking by and dump it all.”

From Los Angeles Times

The obvious prediction, based on form, is to back Everton to win but I actually don't think Villa will keep on losing.

From BBC

Ripken, it turned out, was a gift that kept on giving.

From Los Angeles Times

During this time, he believes a "secret file" was kept on him.

From BBC

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