1go on
To continue; expand upon.
Person A: I'm not sure if I should tell you this. Person B: Go on.
2go on
To make a decision based on.
I didn't make a decision because I didn't have anything to go on.
3go on
To travel on; go by.
In order to get to town, I decided to go on the bus.
4go on
To happen.
I really don't want to know what goes on between you and your boyfriend behind closed doors.
5go on
leave; the speaker is telling you to leave
After scolding Opey, Andy said, "Okay, You can go on now."
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