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To stay in the same place or condition
“I would love to continue in my current role as coach of this team.”
(intransitive) To persist in or proceed with an activity or action
“It was a display of true professionalism when she decided to continue performing despite her microphone malfunctioning.”
(transitive) To maintain or prolong
“All parties have unanimously agreed to continue the legislation.”
To remain in existence or active
“Reruns of the popular sitcom, Seinfeld, will continue all year.”
To last or endure in a particular condition or state
“Their ridiculous pact to never cut their hair will likely continue for many years to come.”
(transitive) To resume after a brief discontinuance
“The players will continue the game after an unexpected hiccup with the video review halted play.”
(intransitive) To resume after a brief discontinuance
“Class will continue when all the students sit down and stop the disruption.”
To make progress or advance something that has already started
“Fresh evidence is required for this investigation to continue.”
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