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to go on
[phrase form: go]
01
andare avanti
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
continuare, proseguire
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
seguire
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
venire avanti
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
vai avanti
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
salire sul palco, iniziare la 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
entrare, fare il suo ingresso
(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
continuare, proseguire
(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
parlare, continuare a parlare
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
continuare a fare qualcosa
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
The debate seemed to go on ad infinitum, with no clear resolution.
Sarah did n't realize she would be third wheeling when she agreed to go on the double date with her sister and brother-in-law.
The speaker lost their notes moments before going on stage, but they improvised and confidently delivered their speech, understanding that the show must go on.
02
used to express disbelief or surprise
Example
She faced numerous obstacles in her career, but she had the determination to go on and achieve her goals.
Sarah has a tendency to go on and on about her new diet whenever we meet for lunch.
Let 's hope the negotiations go well and the workers do n't have to go on a strike.
03
used to urge someone to continue or engage in a specific action or activity
Example
She faced numerous obstacles in her career, but she had the determination to go on and achieve her goals.
Sarah has a tendency to go on and on about her new diet whenever we meet for lunch.
Let 's hope the negotiations go well and the workers do n't have to go on a strike.
Esempio
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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