go on - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

to go on

Third Person

goes on

Present Participle

going on

Past Tense

went on

Past Participle

gone on

to continue without stopping

The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain.
She didn't let the interruptions distract her and simply went on with her presentation.
The teacher encouraged the students to go on with their reading, even if they came across difficult words.
The construction work will go on until the project is completed.
She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.

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to come to be or to happen

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to start operating or functioning

The lights went out during the storm, but the backup generator went on immediately.
When you press the start button, the engine should go on without any issues.
I waited for the coffee machine to go on and brew a fresh pot.
The heating system goes on automatically when the temperature drops below a certain level.

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(of a performer) to begin their performance

The lead actor's character doesn't go on until the second act of the play.
The band is scheduled to go on at 8 PM and play until midnight.
The singer is the closing act, so she goes on last for the grand finale.
The main speaker will go on last, after the panel discussion.
The stand-up comedy show starts at 9 PM, and each comedian goes on one after the other

(in sports) to enter a game as a substitute during a match

The star striker went on for the injured player to help the team maintain their lead.
The young talent was eager for a chance to go on and prove himself in his first professional game.
He was called to go on as a substitute in the second half to bolster the team's defense.
In a surprising move, the rookie player went on for the veteran captain to bring fresh energy to the game.

(of time) to move forward or pass without stopping

As the years went on, he gained more experience and wisdom.
The party was a hit, and as the night went on, the atmosphere became livelier.
As the seasons went on, the landscape transformed from lush green to the vibrant colors of autumn.
He became increasingly skilled at the game as the hours went on.

to talk about a person or subject at length, often in a tedious or complaining manner

She tends to go on about her health issues, and it can be quite tiresome to listen to.
He went on for hours about his work problems, and I couldn't get a word in edgewise.
During the lecture, the professor went on for what felt like hours.
She went on and on about her trip, but after a while, I lost interest in hearing about every detail.
Bob tends to go on when discussing his collection of antique books.

to pass to doing something, particularly once one has finished doing something else

transitive

After the meeting, she will go on to prepare a report.
He went on to establish a successful tech startup after graduating from college.
After finishing his meal, he went on to order dessert.
She completed her homework and went on to watch a movie.
He went on to work on a new project after completing the previous one.