carry on

/kˈaɹi ˈɒn/

/kˈæɹi ˈɑːn/

to carry on

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: carry]

to take part in an activity

synonyms : conduct

to keep arguing or complaining in a way that is annoying

synonyms : continue

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

synonyms : bear on

misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way

synonyms : act up

to take or bring something with oneself onto a mode of transportation, such as an airplane, instead of checking it in as luggage

to pursue a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

Examples

1. She is picking up the baton and carrying on with the fundraising campaign.

2. I had lost my job and my wife, and I didn't know how I would carry on.

3. You make me as mad as a hornet with the way you carry on sometimes, you know that?

4. Carry on. -