continue

Continue a certain state, condition, or activity.

“We continued to work into the night”

Exist over a prolonged period of time.

“The bad weather continued for two more weeks”

Span an interval of distance, space or time.

“The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles”

Continue talking.

“`I know it's hard', he continued, `but there is no choice'”

Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last.

“continue the family tradition”

Continue in a place, position, or situation.

“She continued as deputy mayor for another year”

Do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop.

“We continued our research into the cause of the illness”

Move ahead; travel onward in time or space.

“She continued in the direction of the hills”

Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.

“We cannot continue several servants any longer”

Continue after an interruption.

“The demonstration continued after a break for lunch”