Keep on

Verb

Definitionen

1.VerbTo persist or continue.

"Keep on trucking!; Mum, Jimmy keeps on poking me!"

2.VerbTo persist in talking about a subject, perhaps to the annoyance of the listener.

"For goodness sake, will you stop keeping on about it!"

3.VerbTo cause or allow to remain in an existing position.

"The new boss would like to keep the present secretary on.; Should I turn off this light or keep it on?; Should I shut off this water or keep it on?"

4.VerbTo cause or allow to remain in the on or open position.

"Should I turn off this light or keep it on?; Should I shut off this water or keep it on?"

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