Continuing: meaning, definitions and examples
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continuing
[ kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ ]
ongoing process
To persist in an activity or process without interruption; to keep going.
Synonyms
carry on, keep up, persevere, persist, proceed
Examples of usage
- He kept continuing with his research despite facing numerous obstacles.
- She is continuing her education by taking evening classes.
- The company is continuing its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
- The teacher asked the students to continue practicing and continuing to improve.
- We will continue working on the project and continuing to make progress.
Translations
Translations of the word "continuing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 continuando
🇮🇳 जारी रखना
🇩🇪 fortfahren
🇮🇩 melanjutkan
🇺🇦 продовжувати
🇵🇱 kontynuowanie
🇯🇵 続ける (つづける)
🇫🇷 continuer
🇪🇸 continuar
🇹🇷 devam etmek
🇰🇷 계속하다 (gyesokhada)
🇸🇦 مواصلة (muwasalat)
🇨🇿 pokračování
🇸🇰 pokračovanie
🇨🇳 继续 (jìxù)
🇸🇮 nadaljevanje
🇮🇸 halda áfram
🇰🇿 жалғастыру
🇬🇪 გაგრძელება (gagrdzeleba)
🇦🇿 davam etmək
🇲🇽 continuar
Word origin
The word 'continuing' comes from the present participle of the verb 'continue,' which is derived from the Latin word 'continuare,' meaning 'to join together, connect, or unite.' The concept of continuing something without interruption has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history, reflecting the human tendency to persist and persevere in the face of challenges.
See also: continual, continually, continuance, continuation, continuity, continuous, continuously, discontinuance, discontinuation, discontinue, discontinued, discontinuity, discontinuous.