Phrasal Verbs - Go on
1. To go on is to happen. (acontecer) Neste sentido é muito usado no "Present Continuous" 'What's going on ?' = 'What's happening?'. Examples of use: a) If you see anything suspicious going on , telephone the police. b) The windows are broken. What's going on ? c) Mr Smith the office manager doesn't know what goes on when he is not in the office. 2. To go on is to continue doing something.(continuar a acontecer) Examples of use: a) I asked the children to stop shouting, but they went on and on until I got cross. b) You can't go on going to bed so late. You will be ill. 3. To go on is to continue to exist or happen. (continuar a existir ou acontecer) Examples of use: a) The thunderstorm went on all night. b) The road seemed to go on for miles. 4. To go on is to talk in an irritating ...