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carry on Definition and Meaning in English (carry on definition)

verb
Synonyms:continueproceedpersist
Quick Answer • Definition

Carry on definition: To continue doing something or to proceed with an activity.

Definitions of Carry on

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To continue doing something or to proceed with an activity.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    A small bag or suitcase that you take on an airplane with you.

Example Sentences

formal

“Please carry on with your work.”

casual

“He decided to carry on despite the rain.”

business

“Is this a carry-on bag?”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlecarried on
present participlecarrying on
nouncarry-on

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Carry on definition: To continue doing something or to proceed with an activity.
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'Carry on' translates to 'carry on' in English. Carry on definition: To continue doing something or to proceed with an activity.
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