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Definition of Carry on
1. Verb. Direct the course of; manage or control. "You cannot conduct business like this"
Exact synonyms: Conduct, Deal
Generic synonyms: Care, Deal, Handle, Manage
Specialized synonyms: Racketeer
Derivative terms: Conducting, Deal, Deal, Dealing, Dealings
Generic synonyms: Care, Deal, Handle, Manage
Specialized synonyms: Racketeer
Derivative terms: Conducting, Deal, Deal, Dealing, Dealings
2. Verb. Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last. "Carry on the old traditions"
Exact synonyms: Bear On, Continue, Preserve, Uphold
Specialized synonyms: Re-start, Restart, Resume, Hang In, Hang On, Hold On, Persevere, Persist, Perpetuate, Keep Up, Prolong, Sustain, Mummify
Related verbs: Continue, Go Forward, Proceed, Continue, Go Along, Go On, Keep, Proceed
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Antonyms: Discontinue
Derivative terms: Preservation, Upholder
Specialized synonyms: Re-start, Restart, Resume, Hang In, Hang On, Hold On, Persevere, Persist, Perpetuate, Keep Up, Prolong, Sustain, Mummify
Related verbs: Continue, Go Forward, Proceed, Continue, Go Along, Go On, Keep, Proceed
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Antonyms: Discontinue
Derivative terms: Preservation, Upholder
3. Verb. Continue talking. "Carry on--pretend we are not in the room"
Exact synonyms: Continue, Go On, Proceed
Specialized synonyms: Segue, Jog, Ramble, Ramble On
Generic synonyms: Speak, Talk
Derivative terms: Continuation, Continuation
Specialized synonyms: Segue, Jog, Ramble, Ramble On
Generic synonyms: Speak, Talk
Derivative terms: Continuation, Continuation
4. Verb. Misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way. "The children acted up when they were not bored"
Lexicographical Neighbors of Carry On
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