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to go on
[phrase form: go]
01
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
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
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
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
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
(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
(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
(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
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
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 students were raring to go on their field trip, eagerly waiting for the bus to arrive.
In the debate, he chose to go on the offensive by presenting strong arguments.
Elaine arranged for me to go on a blind date with a guy from her office.
02
used to express disbelief or surprise
Example
The wide expanse of the ocean seemed to go on forever.
The army decided to go on the offensive and launch an attack.
Would you ever go on a blind date?
03
used to urge someone to continue or engage in a specific action or activity
Example
The wide expanse of the ocean seemed to go on forever.
The army decided to go on the offensive and launch an attack.
Would you ever go on a blind date?
Example
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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