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To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity). +

To make last; to prolong.

To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.

To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

To resume.

(law) To adjourn, prorogue, put off.

(poker slang) To make a continuation bet.

(video games) An option allowing the player to resume play after (game over), when all (lives) have been lost, while retaining their progress.