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Meaning of word carry on from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Direct the course of. Manage or control.

Example : You cannot conduct business like this.

Synonyms : conduct, deal

Meaning : Keep or maintain in unaltered condition. Cause to remain or last.

Example : Preserve the peace in the family.
Continue the family tradition.
Carry on the old traditions.

Synonyms : bear on, continue, preserve, uphold

Put an end to a state or an activity.

Quit teasing your little brother.
cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit, stop

Meaning : Continue talking.

Example : `I know it's hard', he continued, `but there is no choice'.
Carry on--pretend we are not in the room.

Synonyms : continue, go on, proceed

Meaning : Misbehave badly. Act in a silly or improper way.

Example : The children acted up when they were not bored.

Synonyms : act up

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