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continue

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

noun

Meaning

  • An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.

  • A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.

verb

Meaning

  • To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

    "Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

  • To make last; to prolong.

  • To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.

  • To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

  • To resume.

    "When will the concert continue?"

  • To adjourn, prorogue, put off.

    "This meeting has been continued to the thirteenth of July."

  • To make a continuation bet.

Synonyms

carry on,
go on,
proceed,
resume,
carry on,
go on,
keep,
keep on,
proceed,
sustain