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   continue

   /kənˈtɪnjuː/

   verb

   • 1. persist in an activity or process: "he was unable to continue with his job" Similar carry on withgo on withkeep on withproceed withpursuepersist in/withpress on withpersevere in/withkeep upkeep atpush on withnot stopnot give upstay withinformal:stick with/atsoldier on withstick to one's gunsOpposite stopdiscontinueabandon
   • ▪ remain in existence or operation: "discussions continued throughout the year" Similar go oncarry onextendrun ondrag onkeep upholdprevailsubsistlastendurego onbe prolongedlive onsurviveabideOpposite stopcease
   • ▪ remain in a specified position or state: "they have indicated their willingness to continue in office" Similar remainstaycarry onkeep going
   • ▪ carry on with (something that one has begun): "the Archive has continued its programme of research" Similar maintainkeep upsustainkeep goingkeep alivepreserveprolongextendprotractperpetuateretainOpposite break offsuspend
   • ▪ carry on travelling in the same direction: "they continued northwards to Glasgow"
   • 2. recommence or resume after interruption: "we continue the story from the point reached in Chapter 1" Similar resumepick uptake upcarry on withreturn tostart/begin againpick up the threadspick up where one left offformal:recommenceOpposite end
   • ▪ carry on speaking after a pause or interruption: "I told him he was obstructing the enquiry and he let me continue"
   • ▪ postpone or adjourn (a legal proceeding): "the case was continued without a finding until August 2"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French continuer, from Latin continuare, from continuus (see continuous).

   Derivatives

   • 1. continuable adjective
   • 2. continuer noun

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2. www.askdifference.com › definition › continueContinue Definition and Meaning - Ask Difference

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   Mar 5, 2024 · To continue means to persist in an activity or process without stopping. e.g., Despite the rain, the parade decided to continue as planned.

3. improving-your-english.com › easily-confused-words › continuous-vs-continualContinuous vs continual vs constant: What's the difference?

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   Aug 16, 2023 · ‘Continuing‘ generally describes something that began in the past and is expected or hoped to continue for a long time into the future; perhaps indefinitely or for a greater-than-average duration.

4. 7esl.com › continue90+ Synonyms for “Continue” with Examples - 7ESL

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   Jun 17, 2024 · “Continue” is a verb that expresses the action of carrying on or maintaining a certain activity or state without interruption. It indicates the persistence of an action or condition over a period of time. List of Synonyms for Continue. Proceed. Carry on. Go on. Keep on. Maintain. Persist. Persevere. Resume.

5. twominenglish.com › continuing-success-or-continued-successContinuing Success or Continued Success - Which Is Correct?

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Which Is Correct? By comparing these synonymous phrases, it becomes evident that both ‘continuing success’ and ‘continued success’ demonstrate a consistent expression of success in one’s professional life, personal endeavors, or even social status.

6. twominenglish.com › continuous-vs-continual‘Continuous’ vs ‘Continual’: What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Continuous means something is happening without stopping, like a river flowing. On the other hand, continual refers to things that start and stop repeatedly over time, like daily workouts. So, if something goes on without any breaks, it’s continuous. But if it happens regularly with pauses in between, it’s continual.

7. fluent-english-grammar.com › en › present-continuous-tensePresent Continuous Tense: How to Use It, With Examples

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   May 2, 2024 · This verb tense is used to describe actions that are happening now or are currently in progress. It is essential to understand how to use the present continuous tense correctly, as it is a fundamental tense in English grammar. On this page: Structure of the Present Continuous Tense. Uses of the Present Continuous Tense.

8. www.investopedia.com › terms › gWhat Does Going Concern Mean? - Investopedia

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Going concern is an accounting term for a company that is financially stable enough to meet its obligations and continue its business for the foreseeable future.

9. www.coursera.org › enterprise › articlesWhat Is Continuing Education? | Coursera

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Continuing education creates opportunities for workers to attain skills and advance careers. Learn more about continuing education and why it's important in the workplace.

10. www.investopedia.com › terms › bWhat Is a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and How Does It Work?

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    Feb 20, 2024 · A business continuity plan (BCP) is a system of prevention and recovery from potential threats to a company. The plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and are able to function...

11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Continuous_functionContinuous function - Wikipedia

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    4 days ago · In mathematics, a continuous function is a function such that a small variation of the argument induces a small variation of the value of the function. This implies there are no abrupt changes in value, known as discontinuities.