Continue (verb)

1. To remain in a particular state or condition.
2. To go on doing something without interruption.
3. To keep something going.
4. To persist in an action or state.
5. To happen or occur in succession without interruption.

Origin:

From old french continuer, from latin continuare, from continuus "uninterrupted".

Examples:

1. He continued to work on the project.
2. She continued to play the piano.
3. The rain continued all day.
4. The company continues to grow.
5. The story continues in the next chapter.