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to continue
01
to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it
Transitive: to continue doing sth | to continue to do sth
Examples
They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills.
The rain continued to pour throughout the day.
1.1
to go or travel further in the same direction
Intransitive: to continue to a direction
Examples
She continued along the hiking trail through the dense forest.
He continued down the road, eager to reach his destination.
1.2
to stay in a particular place
Intransitive: to continue somewhere
Examples
I will continue here.
You will continue in this country.
1.3
to remain in a certain job, position, or state
Intransitive: to continue in a job | to continue as a role
Examples
She plans to continue in her role as CEO for the foreseeable future.
He was asked to continue as the head chef at the restaurant.
02
to keep being or occurring
Intransitive
Examples
Despite the rain, the outdoor event continued as planned.
Even with the power outage, the conference continued without interruption.
03
to resume something after an interruption
Transitive: to continue an activity | to continue doing sth
Examples
They had to continue their conversation after the phone call.
We shall continue the meeting after a short break.
3.1
to start speaking again after an interruption or pause
Intransitive
Examples
' I apologize for the interruption, ' she continued, ' but I have an important point to make.'
' After considering all the options, ' he continued, ' we decided to proceed with Plan A.'
3.2
to put off or keep pending a legal proceeding
Transitive: to continue a legal proceeding
Examples
The trial was continued to a later date due to a witness's unavailability.
The judge decided to continue the hearing until further evidence could be presented.
3.3
to resume after an interruption
Intransitive
Examples
After the power outage, the concert continued.
Following the intermission, the play continued.
Lexical Tree
continuance
continuant
continuation
continue
