Go on

phrasal verb

To continue.

The show must go on.
Visual representation of "go on" - To continue

Often appears as...

  • go on with
  • go on despite
phrasal verb

To happen.

What's going on here?
Visual representation of "go on" - To happen

Often appears as...

  • what's going on
  • something's going on
phrasal verb

To talk continuously.

She just goes on and on without stopping.
Visual representation of "go on" - To talk continuously

Often appears as...

  • go on about
  • go on and on

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To use as a basis.

We don't have enough information to go on.
Visual representation of "go on" - To use as a basis

Often appears as...

  • go on information
  • go on evidence
phrasal verb

To move to the next thing or phase.

After finishing high school, he went on to college.
Visual representation of "go on" - To move to the next thing or phase

Often appears as...

  • go on to the next
  • go on to say
phrasal verb

To embark.

She will go on a trip next week.
Visual representation of "go on" - To embark

Often appears as...

  • go on a trip
  • go on a journey
phrasal verb

To continue.

The show must go on.
Visual representation of "go on" - To continue

Often appears as...

  • go on with
  • go on despite
phrasal verb

To happen.

What's going on here?
Visual representation of "go on" - To happen

Often appears as...

  • what's going on
  • something's going on
phrasal verb

To talk continuously.

She just goes on and on without stopping.
Visual representation of "go on" - To talk continuously

Often appears as...

  • go on about
  • go on and on

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To use as a basis.

We don't have enough information to go on.
Visual representation of "go on" - To use as a basis

Often appears as...

  • go on information
  • go on evidence
phrasal verb

To move to the next thing or phase.

After finishing high school, he went on to college.
Visual representation of "go on" - To move to the next thing or phase

Often appears as...

  • go on to the next
  • go on to say
phrasal verb

To embark.

She will go on a trip next week.
Visual representation of "go on" - To embark

Often appears as...

  • go on a trip
  • go on a journey
Definition 1 of 6
Visual representation of "go on"
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Persistence

Emphasizes determination to keep going, despite difficulties.

Illustration for Persistence
Despite the rain, the marathon will go on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Next Part

Signals the continuation to another part or topic in a sequence.

Illustration for Next Part
Let's finish up here and then go on to the next chapter.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Persistence

Emphasizes determination to keep going, despite difficulties.

Illustration for Persistence
Despite the rain, the marathon will go on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Next Part

Signals the continuation to another part or topic in a sequence.

Illustration for Next Part
Let's finish up here and then go on to the next chapter.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Persistence

Emphasizes determination to keep going, despite difficulties.

Illustration for Persistence
Despite the rain, the marathon will go on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Next Part

Signals the continuation to another part or topic in a sequence.

Illustration for Next Part
Let's finish up here and then go on to the next chapter.
Visual representation of the word "Go on"

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