This is the 689th most frequent Afrikaans word.
voortgaan
To continue or proceed.
Here, 'voortgaan' is used to mean to proceed or continue with an action, in this case, the meeting.
Ons moet met die vergadering voortgaan.
We must proceed with the meeting.
In this sentence, 'voortgaan' refers to continuing or maintaining the pursuit of something, like education.
Sy het besluit om met haar opleiding voort te gaan.
She decided to continue with her education.
'Voortgaan' is employed here to convey the persistence or carrying on despite difficulties.