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carry on

— phrasal verb with carry uk ​ /ˈkær.i/ us ​ /ˈker.i/ verb

(HAVE SEX)

› old-fashioned informal to have a sexual relationship:

Is it true that Rachel and Marcus have been carrying on (with each other) ?

carry-onnoun

uk ​ /ˈkær.i.ɒn/ us ​ /ˈker.i.ɑːn/

carry-on noun (BAGGAGE)

› [ C ] plural carry-ons mainly US a small case or bag that you take onto a plane with you

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carry-onadjective [ before noun ]

uk ​ /ˈkær.i.ɒn/ us ​ /ˈker.i.ɑːn/ mainly US

(Definition of “carry on” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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carry on

— phrasal verb with carry us ​ /ˈkær·i/ verb

(BEHAVE)

› to behave in an excited or anxious way that is not controlled:

The kids have been carrying on all day.

carry-onadjective [ not gradable ]

us ​ /ˈkær·iˌɔn, ˌɑn/

› small enough to be carried onto an aircraft with you:

All carry-on luggage must be stowed under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead compartments.

(Definition of “carry on” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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