(of a meeting, function, etc.) To conduct or organize
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To bring something aboard something, such as luggage on a plane or train
“Investigators are studying all liquid explosives to determine whether passengers will be allowed to carry on items such as water and toothpaste.”
To continue or persevere despite challenges or difficulty
“Tell me, how am I supposed to live without you? How am I supposed to carry on? When all that I've been living for is gone.”
To continue an activity or task
“Don't mind me. You just carry on as if I'm not here.”
To manage or organize the operations of
“If a company, for instance, carrying on a cotton-mill, should be found unable to carry on its affairs satisfactorily, it may be made bankrupt, and the mill sold.”
To behave in a specified way
“If they carry on like this, they will create another class that will not be able to support itself in old age.”
To behave badly, mischievously, or in an overemotional way
“If this is how some people behave in public, Heaven only knows how they carry on in their own homes.”
To complain, especially emotionally and at length
“The indignant teacher had called Sheriff Brimley to report and carry on about the dastardly deed done to her.”
To be engaged in a love affair, typically one of which the speaker disapproves
“So I've got to be fat and ugly while you get thin and carry on with your secretary.”
To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humour
Keep the ball rolling
To remain in a given situation or state
To succeed despite difficult circumstances
To keep a particular state constant or consistent
Assume the leading role
To carry on (a war or campaign)
To draw attention to oneself, especially by behaving hysterically in public
Fool around
Remain in force or effect
To withstand continued use or life in a specified way
To exert oneself for a particular purpose
To live, last or remain longer than
To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption
To reach a specified point, state, or situation
To move or proceed further along a path or course
(of a meeting, function, etc.) To conduct or organize
Enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way
To move or proceed very slowly
To carry out a role or penalty
To say as a further remark
To caress, touch up, pet or make love
To take action or do something
To talk in a loud, angry and aggressive way
To be stirred up with anger
(dated) To feel or display deep distress
To do, carry through, conduct, or perform some action
To feel anguish or distress
To talk at length or incessantly
Silly or foolish behaviour
A noisy, sometimes violent disturbance
Reckless mischief
A romantic or sexual relationship between two people who are not married to each other
A bag or case with one or two shoulder straps
A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections
A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents
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