Read on Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Anticipation Build Used to suggest something interesting is coming, urging the reader to continue. If you thought that was shocking, read on! Pro Tip 2/3Engagement Cue Invites readers to stay engaged with a text, often at a critical or exciting point. I've got a secret. Read on, and I'll reveal it. Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Action Implies the action of continuing the process of reading, usually after a pause. After taking a sip of tea, she read on.