Continue

/kənˈtɪn.juː/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To persist in an activity or process.
I will continue working on the project until it is completed.
To remain in a specific state or condition.
The weather is expected to continue being warm throughout the week.
To take up or resume something after a pause or interruption.
Let's continue our discussion from where we left off yesterday.
To go on or move forward without stopping.
The race will continue even if it starts to rain.
To extend over a period of time.
The meeting will continue for another hour.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'continuare' meaning 'to join together.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

continue on
To keep moving forward in an action or task.
continue with
To proceed with a particular task or activity.
continue for
To maintain an action or process for a certain period.

Related Words

continuation
The process of continuing or prolonging something.
continual
Occurring repeatedly or without interruption.

Slang Meanings

Keep going.
Just continue, you got this!
Don’t stop.
Let's continue until we finish.