continue

con-tin-ue · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To persist in an activity or process.

  2. 2.

    To remain in a particular state or place.

  3. 3.

    To resume after an interruption.

  4. 4.

    To extend in a particular direction.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    to be continued — indicates more to follow
  • •
    continue on — proceed forward
  • •
    continue to do — keep doing something

Related words

Antonyms: cease, discontinue, halt, stop
See also: persist, proceed, resume, stop
Synonyms: carry on, go on, persist, proceed

Etymology

From Latin "continuare" meaning to join together or make continuous, from "continuus" (uninterrupted).