keep going

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keep going

The team decided to keep going despite the heavy rain.

Definition

Verb phrase: 1. To continue functioning or operating; to persist without stopping: Refers to the act of maintaining an activity, state, or process without interruption. 2. To be sufficient to support or sustain someone or something for a period of time: Refers to having enough resources (e.g., money, energy) to allow continuation. 3. To be a regular patron or client; to provide continued support to a business or endeavor: Refers to the act of frequenting or financially supporting something so it can continue to operate.

Usage and Examples
  • To continue without stopping:
    • Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runners kept going.
    • The old clock kept going for decades without needing repair.
  • To be sufficient for sustenance:
    • This bottle of water should keep us going until we reach the next town.
    • A small snack can keep a child going through the afternoon.
  • To provide continued patronage/support:
    • Their loyal customers keep the small bookstore going.
    • A generous grant kept the research project going for another year.
Advanced Usage
  • "to keep someone/something going": To provide the necessary support (emotional, financial, physical) for someone or something to continue.
    • Her encouraging words kept me going during a difficult time.
    • Volunteers keep the community garden going.
Variants and Related Words
  • Go on (phrasal verb): To continue. ()
  • Persevere (verb): To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty. ()
  • Sustain (verb): To strengthen or support physically or mentally; to cause to continue. ()
Synonyms
  • Continue
  • Persist
  • Endure
  • Carry on
  • Maintain
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Keep on: To continue doing something. ()
  • Keep up: To maintain a pace or standard. ()
Related Idioms
  • Keep the ball rolling: To cause an activity to continue without stopping.
    • After the coffee break, the manager gave a quick summary to keep the ball rolling.
  • Keep your chin up: An encouragement to remain cheerful and persistent in a difficult situation.
    • I know you're tired, but keep your chin up; we're almost finished.
keep going

The team decided to keep going despite the heavy rain.

Verb
  1. be a regular customer or client of
    • We patronize this store
    • Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
  2. suffice for a period between two points
    • This money will keep us going for another year
  3. continue uninterrupted
    • The disease will run on unchecked
    • The party kept going until 4 A.M.

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