go on

== English == === Etymology 1 === Structurally equivalent to go onward. ==== Pronunciation ==== ==== Verb ==== go on (third-person singular simple present goes on, present participle going on, simple past went on, past participle gone on) (intransitive) To continue in extent. Synonyms: endure; see also Thesaurus:persist (intransitive) To continue an action. Synonyms: keep on, carry on, advance, forthgo, proceed, resume (intransitive) To proceed (to do something). Synonyms: carry on, continue; see also Thesaurus:proceed (intransitive) To talk frequently or at great length (about a subject). Synonyms: blather, prattle, rabbit; see also Thesaurus:chatter (intransitive) To happen (occur). Synonyms: come to pass, take place; see also Thesaurus:happen (intransitive) To move or proceed so as to become "on" in any of various senses. ===== Related terms ===== ===== Translations ===== ==== Interjection ==== go on Expressing that the speaker can continue speaking without interruption from the listener. Expressing surprise, disbelief or incredulity. Synonyms: fiddlesticks, go on with you, horsefeathers, pull the other one; see also Thesaurus:bullshit (especially Australia, New Zealand) Expressing encouragement, see come on. Synonyms: attaboy; you go, girl; see also Thesaurus:come on (especially British) Yes; okay; it's a deal. === Etymology 2 === Structurally equivalent to go upon. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈɡoʊˌɒn/ ==== Verb ==== go on (third-person singular simple present goes on, present participle going on, simple past went on, past participle gone on) (transitive) To use and adopt (information) in order to understand an issue, make a decision, etc.; to go by. === Anagrams === gono-, no go, no-go, nogo, noog, ongo