keep on
continue
To continue doing something, especially in a determined or repeated way.
Even though it was raining, they kept on playing football.
"keep" — same verb, different meanings · Part 2 of 2
Phrasal verbs built on "keep" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
keep
on
keep onTo continue doing something, especially in a determined or repeated way.Even though it was raining, they kept on playing football.
out
keep outto stop someone or something from entering a place or area.The sign on the gate says 'Keep Out' to stop people from entering the construction site.
up
keep upTo move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else, so you are not left behind.It's hard to keep up with my brother when he's running.
up with
keep up withto move, learn, or do things fast enough so that you are not left behind by others or by changes.It's hard to keep up with all the new apps coming out these days.
keep out
prevent entry
to stop someone or something from entering a place or area.
The sign on the gate says 'Keep Out' to stop people from entering the construction site.
keep up
maintain the same pace
To move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else, so you are not left behind.
It's hard to keep up with my brother when he's running.
keep up with
to stay at the same level or speed as someone or something
to move, learn, or do things fast enough so that you are not left behind by others or by changes.
It's hard to keep up with all the new apps coming out these days.