to go on after suspension or interruption

The program continued after an intermission.

to go on or keep on, as in some course or action; extend

The road continues for three miles.

to last or endure

The strike continued for two months.

to remain in a particular state or capacity

The general agreed to continue in command of the army.

to remain in a place; abide; stay

Let us continue in this house forever.

to go on with or persist in

to continue an action.

to carry on from the point of suspension or interruption

He continued the concert after the latecomers were seated.

to extend from one point to another in space; prolong.

to say in continuation.

to cause to last or endure; maintain or retain, as in a position.

to carry over, postpone, or adjourn; keep pending, as a legal proceeding.

adjective

persisting , persevering , maintaining , carrying on , pursuing , advancing , progressing , enduring , lasting , sustaining , chronic , permanent , abiding , durable , long-lasting , long-lived , long-standing , old , perdurable , perennial , persistent , lingering , prolonged , protracted , incessant , ongoing