LEARNit Dictionary
continue
verb
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
UK
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
US
A2
1
A2
to keep existing or happening without stopping
ادامه دادن, استمرار داشتن, ادامه یافتن, دوام داشتن
2
A2
to keep doing something without stopping
ادامه دادن
She wanted to
continue working
until she was 60.
He vowed to continue fighting.
We will
continue to work
closely with our international partners on this.
He continued to ignore everything I was saying.
to
continue a tradition/trend
The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations.
An estimated 2 per cent of the population
continue their education
beyond secondary school.
She moved to New York to
continue her studies
.
He
continued his work
in secret.
His mother vowed to
continue her fight
for justice.
Are you going to continue with the project?
At the age of 70 she still runs 5 kilometres every day and intends to continue for as long as she can.
3
A2
to go or move further in the same direction
ادامه دادن, پیش رفتن
The rough track continues, but it quickly disappears into undergrowth.
The path continued over rough, rocky ground.
He continued on his way.
The road continues through the village of Knightwick.
4
A2
to remain in a particular job or condition
باقی ماندن
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found.
I want you to continue as project manager.
5
A2
to start or start something again after stopping for a time
از سر گرفتن
The story continues in our next issue.
They had to
continue their journey
on foot.
We shall continue our discussion of retailing in Chapter 7.
The story will be continued in our next issue.
synonym
resume
6
A2
to start speaking again after stopping
ادامه دادن, از سر گرفتن
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt.
She simply turned her back to me and
continued her
phone
conversation
.
‘In fact,’ he continued, ‘I'd like to congratulate you.’