carry on
Definition of carry on
transitive verb
: to continue doing, pursuing, or operating carry on research carried on the business
intransitive verb
1 : to continue especially in spite of hindrance or discouragement chose to carry on despite the weather
2 : to behave or speak in a foolish, excited, or improper manner shocked at how he carries on
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Examples of carry on in a Sentence
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband
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First Known Use of carry on
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