keep on

[kiːp ɑːn]

phrasal verb

continuar

1. To continue doing something without stopping

Keep on walking straight ahead.

Continue caminhando em frente.

2. To persist or persevere despite difficulties

She kept on trying even after multiple failures.

Ela continuou tentando apesar dos múltiplos fracassos.

3. To maintain employment or allow someone to remain in a position

The company decided to keep on the experienced staff members.

A empresa decidiu manter os membros da equipe experientes.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

continuar

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

continuar

Standard usage

São Paulo

continuar

Standard usage

Portugal

continuar

Standard usage; may also use 'manter' in employment context

keep on keeping on - persist despite obstacles

keep on one's toes - remain alert and ready

keep on the straight and narrow - maintain moral integrity

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