keep at

verb — 2 senses

keep at

verb

1

To persist in.

Learning a new language is hard, but if you keep at it, you'll get better.

2

To constrain (a person) to continue doing (a task).

If he doesn't get back to you right away, just keep at him and eventually you'll get an answer.

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