to keep at
Pronunciation
/kˈiːp æt/
British pronunciation
/kˈiːp at/

Definition & Meaning of "keep at"in English

to keep at
[phrase form: keep]
01

to continue working on a task, project, or goal without giving up

Transitive: to keep at a task or goal
to keep at definition and meaning
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Examples
She faced many obstacles but decided to keep at her dream of becoming a successful writer.
It 's important to keep at your studies even when the material gets challenging.
02

to encourage or force someone to continue working on a task, project, or goal

Ditransitive: to keep at sb a task or project
example
Examples
The coach kept the team at their training sessions to improve their skills.
Her mentor kept her at the research project until they achieved the desired results.
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