Go on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GOH-awn
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn
guh-OHN
Definition
To continue doing something; to happen; or to tell someone to keep talking. Often used in conversations to encourage someone to continue.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken English. Can mean 'continue' (activity or story), 'happen', or 'encourage someone to keep talking.' Informal; often used as a prompt ('Go on, tell me more!'). Not for formal writing. Don't confuse with 'move on' (change topic or activity).
Spanish: continuar - suceder - seguir (hablando)Portuguese (BR): continuar - acontecer - prosseguir (falando)Portuguese (PT): continuar - acontecer - prosseguir (a falar)Chinese (Simplified): 继续 - 发生 - 说下去Chinese (Traditional): 繼續 - 發生 - 接著說Hindi: जारी रखना - होना - आगे बोलनाArabic: استمر - حدث - تابع (الكلام)Bengali: চালিয়ে যাওয়া - চলা - বলতে থাকাRussian: продолжать - происходить - говорить дальшеJapanese: 続ける - 起こる - 話し続けるVietnamese: tiếp tục - diễn ra - nói tiếp điKorean: 계속하다 - 일어나다 - 말하다Turkish: devam etmek - olmak - anlatmaya devam etmekUrdu: جاری رکھنا - واقع ہونا - بولتے رہناIndonesian: terus - berlangsung - silakan lanjutkan
Example Sentences
Please go on with your story.
basic
What is going on here?
basic
The meeting will go on until 5 p.m.
basic
She paused, then said, "Should I go on?"
natural
I don't know what's going on with him these days.
natural
Okay, go on—I'm listening.
natural