keeping (on) (Meaning)

keeping (on)

to continue to have (someone) as an employee, to continue happening, doing something, working, etc.

The children were keeping (on) playing even though it was getting dark.
I kept (on) studying for the test until midnight.
The car kept (on) breaking down, and we had to call a tow truck.
She kept (on) talking about her new job, and I was getting bored.
The rain kept (on) falling, and we couldn't go outside.
The dog kept (on) barking at the neighbors.
I kept (on) thinking about the mistake I made.
We kept (on) driving until we reached the beach.
The company is keeping (on) employees even though there is a downturn in the economy.
I am trying to keep (on) a positive attitude even though things are tough.

to continue to have (someone) as an employee, to continue happening, doing something, working, etc.

running on, holding up, kicking, continuing, surviving,holding on, living, being,lasting, ruling

perishing,passing away, departing, expiring, dying, stopping, evaporating,disappearing, ending, dying (down)

The children were keeping (on) playing even though it was getting dark.

I kept (on) studying for the test until midnight.

The car kept (on) breaking down, and we had to call a tow truck.

She kept (on) talking about her new job, and I was getting bored.