Go-on meaning

Used other than as an idiom: see go,"Ž on.

In order to get to town, I decided to go on the bus.

The party's called for five o'clock, and the cutlery still needs to go on the table!

verb

The meeting seemed to go on forever.

verb

To continue an action.

I think I've said enough now; I'm not sure I should go on.

He went on walking even when the policeman told him to stop.

verb

He went on to win a gold medal.

verb

To talk about a subject frequently or at great length.

Will you stop going on about your stupid holiday.

verb

To use and adopt (information) in order to understand an issue, make a decision, etc.

We can't go on what this map says; it's twenty years out of date.

I didn't make a decision because I didn't have anything to go on.

verb

To happen (occur).

What's going on?!

I really don't want to know what goes on between you and your boyfriend behind closed doors.

verb

Expresses surprise, disbelief or incredulity.

A: He asked Fiona to marry him.

B: Go on!

A: It's true, I swear.

interjection

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