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Explanation of "Go On"

Definition: The phrase "go on" is a versatile phrasal verb in English that can mean to continue doing something, to proceed with a conversation or activity, or to function or operate.

Usage Instructions:

• Followed by a verb: When "go on" is used, it is often followed by another verb in the -ing form (e.g., "go on talking").
• In conversations: It can invite someone to continue speaking or to elaborate on a topic.
• In actions: It can describe the continuation of an activity or the operation of a device.

Examples:

1. Continue an Activity:

   • "Please go on with your story; I want to hear what happens next."

2. Functioning:

   • "After I pressed the button, the lights finally went on."

3. Metaphorical Use:

   • "Time goes on, whether we like it or not."

Advanced Usage:

• Encouragement: You can use "go on" to encourage someone to continue with their thoughts or actions.

  • Example: "Go on, don’t stop now. You’re doing great!"

• In a narrative: It can also be used to transition in storytelling.

  • Example: "After the break, we went on to discuss the main topic of the meeting."

Variants:

• "Carry on": This is a similar phrase that also means to continue doing something.
  • Example: "Even though it was late, we decided to carry on working."

Different Meanings:

1. To continue: As mentioned above.
2. To happen or take place:
   • "What’s going on here?" (meaning: What is happening?)
3. To urge someone to proceed:
   • "Go on, tell us more about your vacation."

Synonyms:

• Continue
• Proceed
• Persist
• Carry on

Idioms:

• "Go on and on": This means to talk excessively or for a long time without stopping.
  • Example: "She went on and on about her new job."

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Go on about": To talk repeatedly about something.
  • Example: "He always goes on about his favorite movie."

Summary

"Go on" is a useful phrase in English that helps convey the idea of continuing an action or conversation. It can be used in various contexts and has different meanings depending on how it is applied.

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Verb

1. start running, functioning, or operating
   • the lights went on
   • the computer came up
2. continue talking
   • I know it's hard, he continued, but there is no choice
   • carry on--pretend we are not in the room
3. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
   • Time marches on
4. come to pass
   • What is happening?
   • The meeting took place off without an incidence
   • Nothing occurred that seemed important
5. continue a certain state, condition, or activity
   • Keep on working!
   • We continued to work into the night
   • Keep smiling
   • We went on working until well past midnight

Synonyms

• come up
• come on
• continue
• carry on
• proceed
• advance
• progress
• pass on
• move on
• march on
• happen
• hap
• pass off
• occur
• pass
• fall out
• come about
• take place
• go along
• keep