Hello friends, today, we will learn phrasal verbs that start with the word ‘Carry’ along with their meanings and usages.
Verb → Carry
Meaning – Transport away.
Usage – Luckily, the lifeguard was able to rescue Danny after the current carried him off.
Meaning – To complete or do something successfully, especially when faced with obstacles
Usage – We never expected to carry off our sister’s wedding once the caterer suddenly quit, but everyone seems to have a great time.
Meaning – To steal something
Usage – I think someone carried off my new phone.
Meaning – To win a prize or contest
Usage – Everyone was shocked when a young singer carried off the night's biggest award.
Meaning – To cause one's death
Usage – Unfortunately, the injuries from the accident were so severe that they carried her off.
Meaning – Continue or proceed as before
Usage – I am sorry to disturb you – please, carry on with your work.
Meaning – To act wildly or rambunctiously, typically while making a lot of noise
Usage – Mom rushed into the playroom when she heard the kids carrying on in there.
Meaning – To persevere
Usage – We cannot let ourselves be defeated. We must carry on!
Meaning – To flirt with someone
Usage – Stop carrying on with Jenny—she's a married woman!
Meaning – A bag, suitcase, or other luggage item that is small enough for one to bring onto an airplane or similar mode of transportation
Usage – It's only a two-day trip, so I'm just bringing a carry-on with me.
Meaning – To behave badly or mischievously
Usage – The children always carry on when the teacher's out of the room.
Meaning – To do or accomplish something
Usage – This project was carried out by me and my colleagues.
Meaning – To follow or obey something
Usage – I carried out her request without asking any questions.
Meaning – To lift and move something or someone out of a place
Usage – The firefighter carried the dog out of the burning building.
Meaning – To physically carry someone or something to a particular place or area
Usage – We need some more chairs in here—can you guys carry those ones over to the table?
Meaning – To postpone something until a later time
Usage – Because the meeting ran so long, we're carrying over the last issue on the agenda.
Verifying, please be patient.