Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Starting, Continuing, or Getting Closer (On)

to take action to continue with a task or situation

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

to advance toward the end of a specific period of time

to gradually invade a particular area, exceeding established boundaries

to get closer to a person or thing that is being pursued, often in a race, competition, or chase

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

to approach or be close to a particular time or hour

to continue without stopping

to continue an activity

to keep something with effort or determination

to continue a course of action despite the difficulties or dangers

to continue an action or state without interruption

to contribute to something happening in the future

to remain alive

to continue moving forward, despite obstacles or distractions

to persistently continue doing something or move forward

to continue reading something to discover what happens next

to continue without a pause, often lasting longer than expected or needed

to continue moving forward despite obstacles, challenges, or difficulties

to remain in a specific place, job, or program for a longer period

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

(of a situation or issue) to continue for a long period of time without resolution