Go on
/ɡoʊ ɒn/
Go on
/ɡoʊ ɒn/
When you urge someone to continue speaking or when an event proceeds, "go on" is the phrasal verb you need. If you’re engrossed in a friend’s story and want to hear more, you’d eagerly say, "Go on…" It’s also used when describing ongoing events or situations. For example, if a meeting is taking longer than expected, you could update someone by saying, "The meeting is still going on." Whether encouraging someone to keep speaking or indicating that something is still happening,
Let's go on with the meeting we paused yesterday.
Let's continue with the meeting we paused yesterday.
Can you go on explaining that concept again?
Can you continue explaining that concept again?
She decided to go on with her speech despite the interruptions.
She decided to continue with her speech despite the interruptions.