Verbs for Continuation and Interruption

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

The student stuck to her study schedule, even when exams seemed overwhelming.

to stay on a specific path, road, or route

When driving in the mountains, it's essential to keep to the marked trail.

to persist in doing a plan, idea, or course of action over time

I'm going to stick with my diet and exercise routine until I reach my goals.

to persistently continue doing something or move forward

Feeling tired but motivated, she pushed on with her studies.

to express agreement or to show cooperation

He was always willing to go along with his friend's suggestions for their weekend activities.

to advance to the next stage of a competition or process, especially by winning a preliminary round or meeting certain requirements

The team's victory in the semifinals allowed them to go forward to the championship match.

to continue working on a task, project, or goal without giving up

She faced many obstacles but decided to keep at her dream of becoming a successful writer.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

After a short break, they carried on with the meeting.

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

The meeting seemed to drag on for hours without reaching any decisive outcomes.

to continue again after an interruption

After the lunch break, they resumed the meeting.

to resume from where something was paused or interrupted

The concert recommenced once the technical issue was resolved.

to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

I'll get back to you with the information you requested as soon as I find it.

to briefly stop a particular thing such as process before carrying on

They are pausing the game to discuss strategy.

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

She interrupted the meeting to ask a question.

to stop a meeting, trial, or game in order to resume it sometime later

The judge decided to adjourn the trial until the next day.

to interrupt someone to say something

He constantly puts in with jokes, even when the conversation is serious.

to temporarily put on hold a process or habit

The company decided to suspend production temporarily due to a supply chain issue.

to interrupt a conversation abruptly and without invitation

He always barges in on our discussions without waiting for an invitation.

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills.

to continue without stopping

The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain.

to make something, typically a problem or an undesirable situation, continue for an extended or prolonged period

Historic sites help perpetuate the memory of past events for future generations.

to continue an action or state without interruption

The music kept on playing throughout the evening.

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

She received approval from her manager to go ahead with the new marketing campaign.

to interrupt someone's conversation

Despite the serious discussion, he couldn't resist the urge to cut in with a lighthearted comment.

to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something

The alarm system alerted the police when someone tried to break in.