v. (continues, continued, continuing)
1. tr. (often foll. by verbal noun, or to + infin.) persist in, maintain, not stop (an action etc.).
2 a tr. (also absol.) resume or prolong (a narrative, journey, etc.). b intr. recommence after a pause (the concert will continue shortly).
3 tr. be a sequel to.
4 intr. a remain in existence or unchanged. b (with compl.) remain in a specified state (the weather continued fine).
5 tr. US Law adjourn (proceedings).
Derivatives:
continuable adj. continuer n.
Etymology: ME f. OF continuer f. L continuare make or be CONTINUOUS