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to go on
[phrase form: go]
01
continuer
to continue without stopping
Intransitive: to go on | to go on with an activity
Example
The construction work will go on until the project is completed.
The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain.
1.1
continuer, poursuivre
to continue with what one was saying
Intransitive: to go on | to go on with sth
Example
The professor asked the student to go on and explain the second part of the theory.
1.2
se fonder sur
to base an opinion or a judgment on something
Transitive: to go on a basis
Example
It 's important to go on facts and evidence rather than assumptions.
Detectives are struggling with this case because there 's not much to go on in terms of evidence or witnesses.
He tends to go on his gut feeling rather than considering all the available information.
02
se passer, avoir lieu
to come to be or to happen
Intransitive
Example
Is there anything unusual going on in the neighborhood lately?
The wedding will go on as planned, despite the rain.
03
se mettre en marche, commencer à fonctionner
to start operating or functioning
Intransitive
Example
When you press the start button, the engine should go on without any issues.
The lights went out during the storm, but the backup generator went on immediately.
I waited for the coffee machine to go on and brew a fresh pot.
04
monter sur scène, commencer leur performance
(of a performer) to begin their performance
Intransitive: to go on point in time
Example
The lead actor 's character does n't go on until the second act of the play.
The stand-up comedy show starts at 9 PM, and each comedian goes on one after the other
The main speaker will go on last, after the panel discussion.
05
entrer, faire son entrée
(in sports) to enter a game as a substitute during a match
Intransitive: to go on | to go on for a player
Example
He was called to go on as a substitute in the second half to bolster the team 's defense.
The young talent was eager for a chance to go on and prove himself in his first professional game.
In a surprising move, the rookie player went on for the veteran captain to bring fresh energy to the game.
06
passer, se poursuivre
(of time) to move forward or pass without stopping
Intransitive
Example
As the years went on, he gained more experience and wisdom.
He became increasingly skilled at the game as the hours went on.
The party was a hit, and as the night went on, the atmosphere became livelier.
07
raconter, développer
to talk about a person or subject at length, often in a tedious or complaining manner
Intransitive: to go on | to go on about sth
Example
During the lecture, the professor went on for what felt like hours.
He went on for hours about his work problems, and I could n't get a word in edgewise.
She went on and on about her trip, but after a while, I lost interest in hearing about every detail.
08
continuer en faisant
to pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else
Transitive: to go on to do sth
go on
01
used to urge someone to speak or continue talking
Example
She teased him about his pot, suggesting they both go on a diet.
The endless traffic jam seemed to go on for miles.
I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first.
02
used to express disbelief or surprise
Example
She teased him about his pot, suggesting they both go on a diet.
The endless traffic jam seemed to go on for miles.
I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first.
03
used to urge someone to continue or engage in a specific action or activity
Example
She teased him about his pot, suggesting they both go on a diet.
The endless traffic jam seemed to go on for miles.
I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first.
Exemple
The construction work will go on until the project is completed.
The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain.
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