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carry on

/ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/
verb
  1. To continue or proceed as before.

    "I'll be gone for a few days, but I hope you will carry on in my absence."

  2. To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.

    "You may only carry on items that are smaller than a certain size."

  3. To have or maintain.

    "It is difficult to carry on a conversation with so many distractions."

Synonymsmisbehave

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