keep on Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
    retain; continue; keep.
    • We cannot continue several servants any longer
    • She retains a lawyer
    • The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
    • Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
    • We kept the work going as long as we could
    • She retained her composure
    • this garment retains its shape even after many washings

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