continue

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To keep doing something or keep happening without stopping.

   I continued to play video games until the early morning.

2. 2
   verb

   To start again after a pause or interruption.

   The meeting continued after a break for lunch.

3. 3
   verb

   To go on talking after a pause.

   "I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice."

4. 4
   verb

   To stay in a particular place, position, or role.

   She continued as the head of department for another year.

From Middle English continuen, from Old French continuer, from Latin continuāre. Displaced native Middle English thurghwonen, from Old English þurhwunian.

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