Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪnjuː/
verb (continues, continuing, continued)
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1 [no object] persist in an activity or process: he was unable to continue with his job [with infinitive]: prices continued to fall during April
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remain in existence or operation: discussions continued throughout the year
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remain in a specified position or state: they have indicated their willingness to continue in office [with complement]: the weather continued warm and pleasant (as adjective continuing) a continuing controversy
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[with object] carry on with (something that one has begun): the Archive has continued its programme of research (as adjective continued) he asked for their continued support
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[with adverbial of direction] carry on travelling in the same direction: they continued northwards to Glasgow
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2recommence or resume after interruption: [with object]: we continue the story from the point reached in Chapter 1 [no object]: the trial continues tomorrow
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[no object] carry on speaking after a pause or interruption: I told him he was obstructing the enquiry and he let me continue [with direct speech]: ‘Pleased to make your acquaintance,’ he continued
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[with object] US Law postpone or adjourn (a legal proceeding): the case was continued without a finding until August 2
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