keep on

/kip ɑn/
/kip ɒn/
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Other forms: kept on; keeps on; keeping on

Definitions of keep on
  1. verb
    allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
    synonyms: continue, keep, retain
    continue, persist in
    do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
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    type of:
    keep up, prolong, sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
Pronunciation
US
/kip ɑn/
UK
/kip ɒn/
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