n.
1.the act of continuing an activity without interruption
2.a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
3.a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendence to perceive a line as continuing its established direction
4.the consequence of being lengthened in duration
Idiom of the Day
bank on (someone or something)
to be sure of someone or something, to count on someone or something
You can bank on my sister to help you.