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2 ADJ [ADJ n] Continual events happen again and again. □  …the government's continual demands for cash to finance its chronic deficit. □  She suffered continual police harassment. ●  con|tinu|al|ly ADV [usu ADV with v] □  Malcolm was continually changing his mind.

con|tinu|ance /kənt I njuəns/ N‑UNCOUNT [usu with poss] The continuance of something is its continuation. [FORMAL ] □ [+ of ] …thus ensuring the continuance of the human species.

con|tinu|ation /kənt I njue I ʃ ^ə n/ (continuations )

1 N‑VAR [usu with poss] The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping. □ [+ of ] It's the coalition forces who are to blame for the continuation of the war.

2 N‑COUNT [usu sing] Something that is a continuation of something else is closely connected with it or forms part of it. □ [+ of ] It would just be a continuation of previous visits he has made to Israel.

con|tinue ◆◆◆ /kənt I njuː/ (continues , continuing , continued )

1 VERB If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop. □ [V to-inf] I hope they continue to fight for equal justice after I'm gone. □ [V to-inf] Interest rates continue to fall. □ [V v-ing] They are determined to continue working when they reach retirement age. □ [V + with ] There is no reason why you should not continue with any sport or activity you already enjoy.

2 VERB If something continues or if you continue it, it does not stop happening. □ [V ] He insisted that the conflict would continue until conditions were met for a ceasefire. □ [V n] Outside the building people continue their vigil, huddling around bonfires. □ [V -ed] …the continued existence of a species.

3 VERB If you continue with something, you start doing it again after a break or interruption. □ [V + with ] I went up to my room to continue with my packing. □ [V v-ing] She looked up for a moment, then continued drawing.

4 VERB If something continues or if you continue it, it starts again after a break or interruption. □ [V ] He denies 18 charges. The trial continues today. □ [V n] Once, he did dive for cover but he soon reappeared and continued his activities.

5 VERB If you continue , you begin speaking again after a pause or interruption. □ [V with quote] 'You have no right to intimidate this man,' Alison continued. □ [V ] Tony drank some coffee before he continued. □ [V ] Please continue.

6 VERB If you continue as something or continue in a particular state, you remain in a particular job or state. □ [V + as ] He had hoped to continue as a full-time career officer. □ [V prep] For ten days I continued in this state.

7 VERB If you continue in a particular direction, you keep walking or travelling in that direction. □ [V prep/adv] He continued rapidly up the path, not pausing until he neared the house.

con|ti nu|ing edu|ca |tion N‑UNCOUNT Continuing education is education for adults in a variety of subjects, most of which are practical, not academic.

con|ti|nu|ity /kɒ nt I njuː I ti, [AM ] -nuː -/ (continuities )