carry%20on
/ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/
verb
- 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
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
To have or maintain.
“It is difficult to carry on a conversation with so many distractions.”
- 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
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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