to keep on
Pronunciation
/kˈiːp ˈɑːn/
British pronunciation
/kˈiːp ˈɒn/

Définition et signification de « keep on » en anglais

to keep on
[phrase form: keep]
01

continuer, persister

to continue an action or state without interruption
Transitive: to keep on doing sth
to keep on definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The music kept on playing throughout the evening.
La musique continuait à jouer tout au long de la soirée.
Despite the setbacks, she decided to keep on chasing her goals.
Malgré les revers, elle a décidé de continuer à poursuivre ses objectifs.
02

garder, maintenir en poste

to continue employing someone
Transitive: to keep on an employee
example
Exemples
The company decided to keep on their most experienced employees during the restructuring.
L'entreprise a décidé de garder ses employés les plus expérimentés lors de la restructuration.
They offered to keep him on as a consultant after his retirement.
Ils ont proposé de le garder comme consultant après sa retraite.
03

continuer à louer, garder en location

to continue renting a house, apartment, or other property
Transitive: to keep on a property
example
Exemples
We're planning to keep the house on over the summer so we can enjoy the vacation season.
Nous prévoyons de garder la maison pendant l'été pour pouvoir profiter de la saison des vacances.
Despite the move, they decided to keep the apartment on for a few more months.
Malgré le déménagement, ils ont décidé de garder l'appartement pour quelques mois de plus.
04

continuer à parler, rabâcher

to persistently talk to a person about something or someone, often in an annoying manner
Intransitive: to keep on at sb | to keep on about sth
example
Exemples
She wo n't stop keeping on about her new car; it's becoming tiresome.
Elle n'arrête pas de continuer à parler de sa nouvelle voiture ; ça devient fatigant.
He said he'd fix the leaky faucet, but she kept on at him until he did.
Il a dit qu'il réparerait le robinet qui fuit, mais elle a continué à lui parler jusqu'à ce qu'il le fasse.
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