transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yü ]
verb
( -tin·ued ; -tinu·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French continuer, from Latin continuare, from continuus
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to maintain without interruption a condition, course, or action
the boat continued downstream
2. : to remain in existence : endure
the tradition continue s
3. : to remain in a place or condition : stay
cannot continue here much longer
4. : to resume an activity after interruption
we'll continue after lunch
transitive verb
1.
a. : keep up , maintain
continue s walking
b. : to keep going or add to : prolong
continue the battle
also : to resume after intermission
2. : to cause to continue
chose not to continue her subscription
3. : to allow to remain in a place or condition : retain
the trustees were continued
4. : to postpone (a legal proceeding) by a continuance
• con·tinu·er -yü-ər noun
Synonyms:
continue , last , endure , abide , persist mean to exist over a period of time or indefinitely. continue applies to a process going on without ending
the search for peace will continue
last , especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected
buy shoes that will last
endure adds an implication of resisting destructive forces or agencies
in spite of everything, her faith endured
abide implies stable and constant existing especially as opposed to mutability
a love that abides through 40 years of marriage
persist suggests outlasting the normal or appointed time and often connotes obstinacy or doggedness
the sense of guilt persisted