go on
phrasal verbgo on
- when a performer goes on, they begin their performance
- She doesn't go on until Act 2.
- (in sport) to join a team as a substitute during a game
- Maguire went on in place of Cahill just before half-time.
- when a light, the electricity, etc. goes on, it starts to work
- Suddenly all the lights went on.
- (of time) to pass
- She became more and more talkative as the evening went on.
- usually be going onto happen
- What's going on here?
- if a situation goes on, it continues without changing
- This cannot be allowed to go on.
- How much longer will this hot weather go on for?
- We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing.
- The flight just seemed to go on and on.
- to continue speaking, often after stopping for a short time
- She hesitated for a moment and then went on.
- + speech ‘You know,’ he went on, ‘I think my brother could help you.’
- used to encourage somebody to do something
- Go on! Have another drink!
- Go on—jump!
go on (ahead)
- to travel in front of somebody else
- You go on ahead—I'll catch you up in a few minutes.
go on something
- (used in negative sentences and questions) to base an opinion or a judgement on something
- The police don't have much to go on.
go on (about somebody/something)
- (informal) to talk about somebody/something for a long time, especially in a boring or complaining way
- He went on and on about how poor he was.
- She does go on sometimes!
- He goes on endlessly about his health problems.
go on (at somebody)
- (especially British English, informal) to complain to somebody about their behaviour, work, etc. synonym criticize
- She goes on at him continually.
- Stop going on at me about that money.
go on (with something)
- to continue an activity, especially after a break
- That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow.
- We'll go on with the presentations after lunch.