1. to keep doing something without stopping
2. to start again after a pause or interruption
3. to extend in time, space, or direction

Examples

• Please continue reading while I step out.
• The meeting will continue after lunch.
• She continued her studies at the university.
• The road continues for another five miles.
• Despite the rain, they continued with their picnic.
• The story continues in the next chapter.
• He continued to work late into the night.