Definition (agree)
a statement made to consent to an action or decision previously resisted
I know I was reluctant at first, but now I go on the trip.
She initially refused the invitation, but in the end, she goes on.
go on
Related to word: go
Phrasal Verb
Definition (continue)
- B1Verb + -ing
to proceed with
We will go on with the project plan after finishing the initial report.
Please don't stop; go on with your performance.
The meeting will go on after the discussion.
Definition (doubt)
employed when expressing skepticism toward someone's statement
Do you really go on believing what he says?
I just can’t go on accepting what you claim.
Definition (encourage)
a phrase to motivate someone to say or do something
Come on, go on and tell your story!
I know you can do it, go on and keep it up!
Definition (happen)
- B1
to occur
Did you hear the earthquake go on last night?
I heard the party here went on last night very lively.
The Christmas market in the town goes on at this time every year.
Definition (operate)
to begin functioning
This machine will go on automatically once started.
The new software needs some time to go on.
Definition (speak)
- B2Verb + speech
to resume speaking after a break
He paused during the meeting but then went on speaking again.
Let me think for a moment, and then I can go on.
Definition (talk)
- C2
to talk tediously about something for a prolonged period
He went on tediously about that story over and over again.
We heard him go on about some tedious topics for a long time.
Definition (time)
to persist or time elapsing
Changes in the city are many; things just go on.
Time goes on, and we need to act quickly.
Definition (urge)
used to motivate someone to undertake an action
You should go on and write your novel; it will get better!
If you are passionate, go on and do it, don’t hesitate!