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Go on

To continue in extent.

📖 Definitions of "Go on"

verb
  1. 1

    To continue in extent.

    "The meeting seemed to go on forever."

  2. 2

    To continue an action.

    "He went on walking even when the policeman told him to stop."

  3. 3

    To proceed.

    "He went on to win a gold medal."

  4. 4

    To talk about a subject frequently or at great length.

    "Sam goes on and on about Pokémon."

interjection
  1. 1

    Expressing that the speaker can continue speaking without interruption from the listener.

  2. 2

    Expressing surprise, disbelief or incredulity.

    "A: He asked Fiona to marry him."

  3. 3

    Expressing encouragement, see come on.

    "Go on! You can do it!"

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