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keep on

keep on

 
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keep
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to continue to do something, esp. when stopping might be expected or desired.
It was time for her break but she kept on working.I told them to be quiet but they kept on talking.I don't know why she keeps on sending me these messages.
definition 2: to continue to give employment to (someone).
His work is getting sloppy but the boss just keeps him on for some reason.