keep on
The phrase "keep on" is a versatile phrasal verb used to describe persistence or continuation in various contexts.
Definition
A2General
(informal)To continue doing something without stopping.
Example
- Keep on studying, and you'll pass the exam.
- The rain kept on throughout the night.
B1Employment
(informal)To continue employing someone or maintaining a state of employment.
Example
- The company decided to keep on all of its staff.
- They kept on the new intern after the summer program ended.
B1Clothing
(informal)To continue wearing something.
Example
- She kept on her jacket even though it was warm inside.
- He kept on his shoes despite being indoors.
B2Speech
(informal)To persist in talking about a subject, often annoyingly.
Example
- He kept on about his new car all day.
- She kept on discussing the same topic, much to everyone's annoyance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "keep on":
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