Continues meaning : An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost. A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity). To make last; to prolong. To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay. To resume. To adjourn, prorogue, put off. To make a continuation bet.