Keep On (Verb)
Meaning
Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The firm will keep him on as long as he continues to meet his targets.
- The hotel will keep the facilities open throughout the winter season.
- She decided to keep her mother on as a consultant after her retirement.
- The charity will keep the program on as long as they have the necessary funding.
- We will keep this deal on for as long as the supplies last.