keep someone going

Definition (persist)

To continue in the same manner as before.
- If the situation keeps going like this, we might have to shut down the company.
- I hope things will keep going as they are now.
- As the animals remained calm, he decided to keep going forward.
To continue doing something or living normally despite facing a difficult situation.
- There were times when it was hard to keep going, but we persevered for the sake of our children.
- We need to eat every few hours just to keep going.
- The work was more difficult than I anticipated, but you have to keep going.

To support someone in continuing to do something or live normally, especially when they are in a difficult situation.
- It was my friends who kept me going throughout this ordeal.
- The thought of their ridicule kept him going.
- The positive feedback I received really kept me going.

informal
To prevent someone from becoming too hungry while waiting for a meal.
- Have a piece of fruit to keep you going until your meal.
- Take some sugary snacks to keep you going.
- Let's have a sandwich, that should keep us going until dinnertime.