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To proceed with {{qual|doing an activity}}; to prolong {{qual|an activity}}.

To make last; to prolong.

To retain {{qual|someone or something}} in a given state, position, etc.

(obsolete) 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.