To keep building
Example: They keep building new houses.
Definition
"To keep building" means to continue the process of constructing or assembling structures or objects without stopping. It implies ongoing effort in creating or adding to buildings, as in the example phrase, 'They keep building new houses,' where construction is continuous over time.
Etymology
The expression "to keep building" combines the verb "keep," originating from Old English 'cepan,' meaning to seize or hold, which evolved to mean continue or persist, with "building," derived from Old English 'byldan,' meaning to construct. Together, they form a phrase indicating ongoing construction or creation.