continuation
gb/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ us/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 9600
folytatódás, fenntartás, folytatás, halasztás
NOUN
B2
1
folytatódás
B2
fenntartás
B2
Usage pattern:
the continuation of [something]
The contract guarantees the continuation of medical coverage for all employees.
A szerződés garantálja az egészségbiztosítás fenntartását minden alkalmazott számára.
Parents are worried about the continuation of after-school programs if funding is cut.
A szülők aggódnak amiatt, hogy a finanszírozás csökkentése esetén folytatódnak-e az iskola utáni foglalkozások.
New investment is necessary for the continuation of the project next year.
They argued that democracy depends on the continuation of a free press.
The snowstorm forced the city to suspend the continuation of bus services.
Learner examples
We want the continuation of this class next year.
Szeretnénk, ha ez a tanfolyam jövőre is folytatódna.
They asked for the continuation of the free lunch program.
Az ingyenes ebédprogram fenntartását kérték.
Money is needed for the continuation of the work.
The continuation of the game was not possible because of the rain.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "continuation" when they only need the verb "continue", for example saying *"We hope the project continuation"* instead of *"We hope the project will continue"* or *"We hope for the continuation of the project"*.
Meaning
state of something continuing
Collocations
continuation of services
|continuation of talks
|continuation of the policy
|ensure the continuation
|allow the continuation
|uninterrupted continuation
Synonyms
continuance (More formal and often used in legal or official contexts.)
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persistence (Emphasizes lasting for a long time, sometimes with effort or difficulty.)
Antonyms
cessation (Focuses on the complete stopping of something that was happening.)
Themes
time
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of something going on and not stopping.
The fact or state of something carrying on without ending or being interrupted.
NOUN
B2
2
folytatás
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is a continuation of [something]
This novel is a direct continuation of the author’s first book.
Ez a regény az író első könyvének közvetlen folytatása.
The new policy is a logical continuation of the reforms started last year.
Az új politika a tavaly megkezdett reformok logikus folytatása.
The bike path is a continuation of the old railway line.
The second season feels like a natural continuation of the show’s first season.
The film is more a continuation of the original story than a complete remake.
Learner examples
This movie is a continuation of the story from last year.
Ez a film a tavalyi történet folytatása.
The road is a continuation of the main street.
Ez az út a főutca folytatása.
His new job is a continuation of his work in the same field.
The second part is a continuation of the first lesson.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"the sequel of the road"* or *"next of the road"* when they mean the physical extension; in this case, "continuation" or "extension" is more natural, as in *"a continuation of the road"*.
Meaning
next part that extends something
Collocations
a natural continuation
|a direct continuation
|a logical continuation
|a smooth continuation
|a continuation of the story
|a continuation of the road
Synonyms
sequel (Often used for books and films; sounds more specific to stories and entertainment.)
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extension (Stresses adding extra length, space, or time, especially for physical things or deadlines.)
Antonyms
break (Suggests a clear change or interruption instead of something smoothly following from what came before.)
Themes
media
|structure
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The next part of something, or something that makes the first thing longer.
Something that forms the next part of, or extension to, something that came before, such as a story, plan, or physical structure.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
halasztás
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] grants a continuation of [meeting/hearing]
The defense attorney asked the judge for a continuation to prepare new evidence.
A védőügyvéd halasztást kért a bírótól, hogy új bizonyítékokat készíthessen elő.
Due to the witness’s illness, the court granted a brief continuation of the trial.
A tanú betegsége miatt a bíróság rövid időre elhalasztotta a tárgyalást.
The hearing was set for Friday, but the parties agreed to a continuation until next month.
Learner examples
The lawyer requested a continuation of the trial.
Az ügyvéd a tárgyalás halasztását kérte.
The judge did not give a continuation, so the case started that day.
A bíró nem adott halasztást, ezért az ügy tárgyalása még aznap megkezdődött.
They asked for a short continuation to find another witness.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this meaning is mainly legal or official; in normal situations, "delay" or "postponement" is usually better than "continuation".
Meaning
official postponement or extension
Collocations
grant a continuation
|request a continuation
|motion for a continuation
|a brief continuation
|a further continuation
|seek a continuation
Synonyms
postponement (More general; used for any kind of delay, not just in legal or official situations.)
Antonyms
adjournment without continuation (In legal use, ending a proceeding without scheduling a new date contrasts with granting a continuation.)
Themes
law
|government
|business
Definition
A formal delay or new date given for a meeting, hearing, or trial.
An official decision to delay, extend, or move a formal meeting, hearing, or trial to a later date.
Grammar
Dictionary form
continuation
IPA
GB/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
US/kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
con - tinu - ation (3 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: continuation
- Plural: continuation, continuations
Word family
Forms
continuations
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressions
a continuation of
1/ə kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
describing something as next part
Used to say that one thing is the next part of, or follows naturally from, another thing.
Examples
- His latest book is a continuation of the story he began ten years ago.
- This project is a continuation of our work on clean energy.
in continuation of
1/ˈɪn kəntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
following on from something earlier
Used in formal writing to show that what you are doing or saying follows something that happened before.
Examples
- In continuation of our meeting yesterday, I am sending the updated figures.
- The report was written in continuation of the initial study completed last year.