1 [no object] persist in an activity or process:he was unable to continue with his job [with infinitive]:prices continued to fall during April
remain in existence or operation:discussions continued throughout the year
remain in a specified position or state:they have indicated their willingness to continue in office [with complement]:the weather continued warm and pleasant (as adjective continuing)a continuing controversy
[with object] carry on with (something that one has begun):the Archive has continued its programme of research (as adjective continued)he asked for their continued support
[with adverbial of direction] carry on travelling in the same direction:they continued northwards to Glasgow
2recommence or resume after interruption: [with object]:we continue the story from the point reached in Chapter 1 [no object]:the trial continues tomorrow
[no object] carry on speaking after a pause or interruption:I told him he was obstructing the enquiry and he let me continue [with direct speech]:‘Pleased to make your acquaintance,’ he continued
[with object] US Law postpone or adjourn (a legal proceeding):the case was continued without a finding until August 2
