keep on

Verb

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  retain , continue , keep