carry over

carry over

verb

Definition of CARRY OVER

transitive verb

1

a : to transfer (an amount) to the next column, page, or book relating to the same account b : to hold over (as goods) for another time or season

2

: to deduct (a loss or an unused credit) from taxable income of a later period

intransitive verb

: to persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another

First Known Use of CARRY OVER

1745

Rhymes with CARRY OVER

carryover, crossing-over, going-over, paper over