go on (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ ɑn/

Definition

To continue doing something or to happen.

Examples

• The meeting will go on until 5 PM.

• She decided to go on with her studies despite the difficulties.

• The concert went on for three hours.

How to Use go on

go on with (prepositional phrase)

To continue an activity or task. — "They decided to go on with the project despite the budget cuts."

go on about (prepositional phrase)

To talk at length about a particular subject, often in a boring or annoying way. — "He went on about his new car for hours."

go on to (prepositional phrase)

To move to the next stage or topic. — "After discussing the budget, we will go on to the marketing plan."

going on (collocation)

Happening or occurring. — "What's going on here?"

Synonyms of go on

Words with a similar meaning to go on:

• continue
• proceed
• resume
• persist

Antonyms of go on

Words with the opposite meaning to go on:

• stop
• quit
• pause

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