Crack on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KRAK-awn
kɹˈæk/ /ˈɒn
KRACK-on
Definición
To continue doing something, often with more energy or without stopping, especially after a pause or delay. Informal and common in British English.
Uso & Matices
Informal, mainly British. Often used to encourage someone to keep working or not get distracted (e.g., 'Let's crack on!'). Frequently follows a short interruption or pause. Not common in American English; alternatives include 'get on with' or 'keep going.'
Spanish: seguir adelante - continuar (trabajo)Portuguese (BR): continuar - seguir em frentePortuguese (PT): continuar - seguir em frenteChinese (Simplified): 继续做下去 - 赶快做Chinese (Traditional): 繼續做下去 - 趕快做Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - जारी रखनाArabic: المضي قدماً - المواصلةBengali: অগ্রসর হওয়া - চালিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: продолжать - двигаться дальшеJapanese: 続ける - 先に進めるVietnamese: tiếp tục làm - cứ làm tiếpKorean: 계속하다 - 진척시키다Turkish: devam etmek - ilerlemekUrdu: آگے بڑھنا - جاری رکھناIndonesian: lanjutkan - terus melakukan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Let's crack on with our homework.
basic
After the break, we all cracked on with the project.
basic
You should just crack on and finish it.
basic
"Can we take a break?" "No time, let's just crack on!"
natural
If we crack on, we might finish before lunch.
natural
No matter how tired you feel, just crack on and get it done.
natural