continue a certain state, condition, or activity
“We continued to work into the night”
exist over a prolonged period of time
“The bad weather continued for two more weeks”
span an interval of distance, space or time
“The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles”
continue talking
“`I know it's hard', he continued, `but there is no choice'”
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
“continue the family tradition”
continue in a place, position, or situation
“She continued as deputy mayor for another year”
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
“We continued our research into the cause of the illness”
move ahead; travel onward in time or space
“She continued in the direction of the hills”
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
“We cannot continue several servants any longer”
continue after an interruption
“The demonstration continued after a break for lunch”