noun

1. An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.

2. A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.

verb

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

   “Do you want me to continue to unload these?”

2. To make last; to prolong.

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

Synonyms: carry on, go on, proceed, resume, carry on, go on, keep, keep on