transcription, транскрипция: [ kəntɪnju: ]
( continues, continuing, continued)
Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
1.
If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.
I hope they continue to fight for equal justice after I’m gone...
Interest rates continue to fall...
They are determined to continue working when they reach retirement age...
There is no reason why you should not continue with any sport or activity you already enjoy.
VERB : V to-inf , V to-inf , V -ing , V with n
2.
If something continues or if you continue it, it does not stop happening.
He insisted that the conflict would continue until conditions were met for a ceasefire...
Outside the building people continue their vigil, huddling around bonfires.
...the continued existence of a species.
VERB : V , V n , V-ed
3.
If you continue with something, you start doing it again after a break or interruption.
I went up to my room to continue with my packing...
She looked up for a moment, then continued drawing.
= carry on
VERB : V with n , V -ing
4.
If something continues or if you continue it, it starts again after a break or interruption.
He denies 18 charges. The trial continues today...
Once, he did dive for cover but he soon reappeared and continued his activities.
VERB : V , V n
5.
If you continue , you begin speaking again after a pause or interruption.
‘You have no right to intimidate this man,’ Alison continued...
Tony drank some coffee before he continued...
Please continue.
VERB : V with quote , V , V
6.
If you continue as something or continue in a particular state, you remain in a particular job or state.
He had hoped to continue as a full-time career officer...
For ten days I continued in this state.
VERB : V as n , V prep
7.
If you continue in a particular direction, you keep walking or travelling in that direction.
He continued rapidly up the path, not pausing until he neared the Chapter House.
VERB : V prep / adv