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British pronunciation/ɡˌəʊ ˈɒn/
American pronunciation/ɡˌoʊ ˈɑːn/

Definition & Meaning of "go on"

to go on
[phrase form: go]
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to continue without stopping

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to go on definition and meaning
1.1

to continue with what one was saying

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The professor asked the student to go on and explain the second part of the theory.
After a brief interruption, she resumed her speech and went on to discuss the main points.
1.2

to base an opinion or a judgment on something

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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.
1.3

to continue or persist in an activity or state, especially in a determined or unyielding manner, despite challenges or difficulties

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In the face of adversity, their friendship was strong enough to go on and endure
She faced numerous obstacles in her career, but she had the determination to go on and achieve her goals.
The hikers encountered bad weather, but they were determined to go on and reach the summit.
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to come to be or to happen

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move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

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to start operating or functioning

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(of a performer) to begin their performance

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(in sports) to enter a game as a substitute during a match

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(of time) to move forward or pass without stopping

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to talk about a person or subject at length, often in a tedious or complaining manner

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to pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else

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to proceed to do something

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used to urge someone to speak or continue talking

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used to express disbelief or surprise

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used to urge someone to continue or engage in a specific action or activity

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Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert went on as scheduled.
The show must go on, so the actors gave their best performance despite the technical difficulties.
Go on!
The brakes on my bicycle went on my way home.
My family goes on a vacation once a year.
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