Definition of carry-on
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: a piece of luggage suitable for being carried aboard an airplane by a passenger
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First Known Use of carry-on
1890
carry-on Synonyms
Synonyms
carryall, grip, handbag, portmanteau, suitcase, traveling bag, wallet;
Related Words
overnight bag (also overnight case);
backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack;
Definition of carry-on
: carried or suitable for being carried aboard
- carry-on baggage
First Known Use of carry-on
1967
carry on
Definition of carry on
: to continue doing, pursuing, or operating
- carry on research
- carried on the business
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: to continue especially in spite of hindrance or discouragement
- chose to carry on despite the weather
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: to behave or speak in a foolish, excited, or improper manner
- shocked at how he carries on
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
Recent Examples of carry on from the Web
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Running back Jay Ajayi is gone and replaced by 35-year-old Frank Gore, who has nearly 15,000 carries on his back.
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Ohsman says there is an interested party who is considering carrying on the Iowa Cafe’s tradition in a new location.
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Harvard's Gabby Thomas caps a superb Ivy League Outdoor Heptagonal Championships with a 49.44 carry on the anchor leg of the women's 4x400.
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The claims of inappropriate behavior also included an allegation that Hybels carried on a prolonged consensual affair with a married woman, who later said her claim was untrue, the Tribune reports.
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Roberto Martinez has called on Belgium fans to carry on believing in his side following their late victory against Japan which saw them emerge as 3-2 winners.
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To carry on Carolyn's tradition of donating, donations in memory of her can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
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He was hand-picked by Puigdemont in May to carry on leading the independence cause while Puigdemont fights extradition back to Spain from Germany.
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But as the sets carried on, Kiendzior and Javier Santos (11 kills) hit their stride for Westfield and Chelmsford struggled to keep pace.
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First Known Use of carry on
1600
carry on Synonyms
Near Antonyms
obey;
acquit, act, bear, comport, conduct, demean, deport, quit;
check, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, move, quiet, repress, restrain;
Related Words
clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around, kid (around);
Phrases
raise Cain (or raise hell), run riot;
CARRY-ON Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of carry-on for English Language Learners
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: a small piece of luggage that a passenger can carry onto an airplane
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: a moment of excitement or silly behavior
carry-on
Definition of carry-on for English Language Learners
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: small enough to be carried onto an airplane by a passenger
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