carry%20on

/ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/

verb

  1. 1

    To continue or proceed as before.

    I'll be gone for a few days, but I hope you will carry on in my absence.
  2. 2

    To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.

    You may only carry on items that are smaller than a certain size.
  3. 3

    To have or maintain.

    It is difficult to carry on a conversation with so many distractions.
  4. 4

    To act or behave; especially to misbehave so as to attract attention.

    I really wish you wouldn't carry on like that in public!
  5. 5

    To have an illicit sexual or flirtatious relationship.

    I thought he was my friend, but all the time he was carrying on with my wife!

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