carry-on

noun

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car·ry-on | \ ˈker-ē-ˌȯn

, ˈka-rē-, -ˌän \

Definition of carry-on

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 British : carrying-on

2 : a piece of luggage suitable for being carried aboard an airplane by a passenger

carry-on

adjective

Definition of carry-on (Entry 2 of 3)

: carried or suitable for being carried aboard carry-on baggage

carry on

verb

carried on; carrying on; carries on

Definition of carry on (Entry 3 of 3)

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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Synonyms: Noun

Synonyms: Verb

Examples of carry-on in a Sentence

Verb a toddler crying and carrying on in the store she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb That the Republicans would carry on with their objections, after all that, stunned Democratic colleagues. — Lisa Mascaro, ajc, 6 Jan. 2022 That the Republicans would carry on with their objections, after all that, stunned Democratic colleagues. — Lisa Mascaro, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Jan. 2022 How the burgeoning franchise will carry on after losing its title character is the movie’s most searingly compelling secret. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2022 Sandals Royal Curaçao will carry on the brand’s reputation as an authority in romance with three oceanfront wedding venues. — Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 While tonight will mark the final time a Solomon brother will snap on a dazzling gold helmet for Shiloh Christian, their legacy will carry on for years to come as players who scoffed at being undersized and made their mark on the field in a big way. — Chip Souza, Arkansas Online, 11 Dec. 2021 Two children are grown and gone to New York; their parents long for their return and wonder who will carry on. — Dominique Browning, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2021 About 50 productions with more than 300 artists will carry on its tradition of spotlighting experimental work and up-and-coming artists. — Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2021 Debicki and West are replacing Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor, and the show will carry on for two more seasons with its new cast. — Jackson Mchenry, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2021

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