keep going verb3 •To continue functioning; to maintain.The grandfather clock keeps going for over a week without winding. •To proceed; to make progress, physically or figuratively. •To see that (a person) is continually supplied with something, or that they can progress or carry on.I didn't think I could run any longer, but fear kept me going.I'll put all this meat in my freezer, and it'll keep me going for many months. formskept going · keeping going · keeps going