Rechercher
to carry on
[phrase form: carry]
01
continuer
to choose to continue an ongoing activity
Intransitive: to carry on with an activity
Transitive: to carry on doing sth
Example
After a short break, they carried on with the meeting.
The teacher asked the students to carry on the experiment during the next class.
The group chose to carry on with the workshop despite technical difficulties.
02
continuer, poursuivre
to keep something ongoing or unchanged over a period of time
Transitive: to carry on sth
Example
He carried on his father 's business.
We should carry on the tradition.
It 's essential to carry on the family values.
03
faire des histoires
to continue talking
Intransitive: to carry on about sth
Example
Please carry on with your explanation.
They carried on with their discussion despite differing opinions.
04
faire des manières, se comporter de manière inappropriée
to act or talk in a foolish or improper manner
Intransitive
Example
The children were carrying on at the family dinner, making a lot of noise and refusing to sit still.
During the lecture, some students started to carry on, disrupting the class with their chatter.
The toddler carried on in the grocery store, demanding sweets and causing a scene.
05
emporter, prendre en cabine
to take one's belongings onto the plane instead of putting it in the checked baggage
Transitive: to carry on belongings
Example
Passengers are allowed to carry on one small bag.
The passengers carried on their backpacks for a quick exit.
The policy allows you to carry on a personal item in addition to your main bag.
06
entretenir une romance, poursuivre une relation
to pursue a romantic or sexual relationship with someone
Intransitive: to carry on | to carry on with sb
Example
They carried on their romance throughout high school.
He confessed to carrying on an affair with his colleague behind his wife 's back.
I discovered that she had been carrying on a secret relationship with my best friend.
Exemple
After a short break, they carried on with the meeting.
The teacher asked the students to carry on the experiment during the next class.
The group chose to carry on with the workshop despite technical difficulties.
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