Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-on

phrasal verb
/ɡoʊ ˈɒn/
Definition
To continue to speak or to persist in an action or activity.
Examples
  • She told him to go on with his story.
  • Even after the interruption, he decided to go on with the presentation.
  • When you finish your explanation, please go on to the next topic.
Meaning
The term ‘go-on’ often refers to carrying on with a conversation or keeping up with a certain activity.
Synonyms
  • continue
  • persist
  • carry on
  • keep going