continue
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• verb
To persist in an activity or process without stopping or changing.
"Despite the heavy rain, the construction crew decided to continue working on the bridge."
To remain in existence, operation, or a specified state or position over time.
"Experts predict that the warm weather will continue throughout the rest of the week."
To recommence or resume an activity or speaking after an interruption or pause.
"The professor paused for a sip of water before she continued her lecture on medieval history."
To extend or travel further in a particular spatial direction.
"The scenic hiking trail continues north along the ridge for another five miles."
American To postpone or adjourn a legal proceeding to a later date (in law).
"The judge agreed to continue the hearing until next month so the defense could review the new evidence."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French continuer, which derives from Latin continuare ('to join together, make continuous'), from continuus ('unbroken'), ultimately from the root of continere ('to hold together').
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