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Phrasal Verbs with the word 'Carry'

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    26 November at 09:00 AM

Hello friends, today, we will learn phrasal verbs that start with the word ‘Carry’ along with their meanings and usages.

 

Verb → Carry

  • Carry off

Meaning – Transport away.

Usage – Luckily, the lifeguard was able to rescue Danny after the current carried him off.

 

  • Carry 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.

 

  • Carry off

Meaning – To steal something

Usage – I think someone carried off my new phone.

 

  • Carry off

Meaning – To win a prize or contest

Usage – Everyone was shocked when a young singer carried off the night's biggest award.

 

  • Carry off

Meaning – To cause one's death

Usage – Unfortunately, the injuries from the accident were so severe that they carried her off.

 

  • Carry on

Meaning – Continue or proceed as before

Usage – I am sorry to disturb you – please, carry on with your work.

 

  • Carry on

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.

 

  • Carry on

Meaning – To persevere

Usage – We cannot let ourselves be defeated. We must carry on!

 

  • Carry on

Meaning – To flirt with someone

Usage – Stop carrying on with Jenny—she's a married woman!

 

  • Carry on

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.

 

  • Carry on

Meaning – To behave badly or mischievously

Usage – The children always carry on when the teacher's out of the room.

 

  • Carryout

Meaning – To do or accomplish something

Usage – This project was carried out by me and my colleagues.

 

  • Carryout

Meaning – To follow or obey something

Usage – I carried out her request without asking any questions.

 

  • Carryout

Meaning – To lift and move something or someone out of a place

Usage – The firefighter carried the dog out of the burning building.

 

  • Carryover

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?

 

  • Carryover

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.