To persist in an activity or process. She decided to continue working on the project despite the challenges.
To resume an activity after an interruption. After the break, the teacher asked the students to continue reading from where they left off.
To remain in a particular state or condition. The weather is expected to continue being sunny throughout the week.
To cause (something) to proceed, persist, or be carried on without interruption. The government pledged to continue the program for another year.