[keep on] {v.} 1. To go ahead; not stop; continue.
The neighborsasked them to stop making noise, but they kept right on.
Columbuskept on until he saw land.
— Often used before a present participle.
Relentlessly, the boy kept on asking about the birds and the bees.
The boy kept on talking even though the teacher had asked him tostop.
Syn.: GO ON. Compare: KEEP AT, KEEP UP. 2. To allow to continueworking for you.
The new owner kept Fred on as gardener.
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