carry on

== English == === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ (Scotland) IPA(key): /ˈkaɾe ˈɔn/, /ˈkaɾi ˈɔn/ === Etymology 1 === Equivalent to carry onward. ==== Verb ==== carry on (third-person singular simple present carries on, present participle carrying on, simple past and past participle carried on) (idiomatic, intransitive) To continue or proceed as before. (idiomatic, transitive) To continue, maintain or pursue (an activity or enterprise). (idiomatic, intransitive) To persist, persevere. Near-synonyms: keep on, hang in, hang on, keep on keeping on keep calm and carry on (idiomatic, intransitive) To talk continuously or prolongedly (about something), often in an excessively excited way. Near-synonym: go on (idiomatic, intransitive) To act or behave; especially, to misbehave so as to attract attention; to make a fuss; to behave ostentatiously. Synonym: see misbehave § Synonyms (idiomatic, intransitive) To have an illicit sexual or flirtatious relationship. ===== Derived terms ===== carry on like a pork chop carrying-on ===== See also ===== (talk prolongedly): on about, on and on === Etymology 2 === Equivalent to carry onto. ==== Verb ==== carry on (third-person singular simple present carries on, present participle carrying on, simple past and past participle carried on) (idiomatic, transitive, intransitive) To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== ==== Noun ==== carry on (plural carry ons) alternative spelling of carry-on