Definition of carry on

verb (v)

• direct the course of; manage or control (verb.social)

  Synonym: conduct, deal
  

  source: wordnet30
• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last (verb.stative)

  Synonym: bear on, continue, preserve, uphold
  Antonym: cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit, stop
  

  Example:
  Carry on the old traditions.
  

  source: wordnet30
• continue talking (verb.communication)

  Synonym: continue, go on, proceed
  

  Example:
  Carry on--pretend we are not in the room.
  

  source: wordnet30
• misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way (verb.social)

  Synonym: act up
  

  source: wordnet30

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