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Carry on

/ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/

To continue or proceed as before.

📖 Definitions of "Carry on"

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!"

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