| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
go on [ɡəʊ ɒn] | to continue happening or doing something |
Other meanings
- to happen
- to start operating (machine/light/etc.)
- to talk too much or too long
- used to encourage someone (“Go on!” = “Come on!”)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "go on"
- Please go on with your story.
- What’s going on here?
- The lights went on suddenly.
- He just went on and on about his problems.
- Oh, go on! Try it!
Features of Using "go on"
Very frequent phrasal verb in spoken English.
Strongly idiomatic in some uses (“go on and on”).
“Go on” + “with” = continue doing something.
Often appears in continuous/progressive forms (“what’s going on?”).
Other phrasal verbs with the verb go
go out
to leave a place, especially your home
🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb go, including its forms and usage.