continue
She went on talking even though everyone was tired.
go on — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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happen
There was a lot of noise outside, and I wondered what was going on.
talk at length (often annoyingly)
He tends to go on about his achievements, which can be exhausting to listen to.
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1. continue
B1neutralboth
To keep doing something or to keep happening without stopping.
She went on talking even though everyone was tired.
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B1neutralspoken
To take place or occur, especially when something is surprising or unknown.
There was a lot of noise outside, and I wondered what was going on.
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C1informalspoken
To talk for a long time, especially in a way that is repetitive, boring, or annoying to others.
He tends to go on about his achievements, which can be exhausting to listen to.
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