Definition & Meaning of "carry over"

to carry over

[phrase form: carry]

to continue or move from one situation to the next

to take something from one location to another

to move something from one time to another

to keep unsold goods aside to sell in the upcoming season

Example

The dedication she showed in practice carried over to the actual performance.

The skills he learned in the workshop carried over to his daily tasks.

The team's camaraderie carried over from the sports field to the workplace.

The river current carried over the debris downstream.

The store had to carry over some products due to unexpected changes in consumer demand.

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