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verb

To continue in extent.
"The meeting seemed to go on forever."
To continue an action.
"He went on walking even when the policeman told him to stop."
To proceed.
"He went on to win a gold medal."
To talk about a subject frequently or at great length.
"Sam goes on and on about Pokémon."
To use and adopt (information) in order to understand an issue, make a decision, etc.
"I didn't make a decision because I didn't have anything to go on."
To happen (occur).
"What's going on?!"

Expressing that the speaker can continue speaking without interruption from the listener.
Expressing surprise, disbelief or incredulity.
"A: He asked Fiona to marry him."
Expressing encouragement, see come on.
"Go on! You can do it!"

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