Carry along Meaning in English
expression
ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /əˈɫɔŋ
KAIR-ee uh-LAWNG
kˈæɹi/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
KARR-ee uhl-ONG
Definition
To take something or someone with you as you go from one place to another, often as part of your belongings or group.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; used for both objects ('carry along a bag') and people ('carry the kids along'). Implies moving together rather than simply transporting. Sometimes used figuratively, as in 'carried along by the music.'
Spanish: llevar consigo - transportarPortuguese (BR): levar junto - carregar consigoPortuguese (PT): levar consigo - transportarChinese (Simplified): 随身带着 - 携带Chinese (Traditional): 隨身帶著 - 攜帶Hindi: साथ ले जानाArabic: يحمل معه - يصطحبBengali: সাথে নিয়ে চলা - সঙ্গে রাখাRussian: брать с собой - таскать с собойJapanese: 一緒に持っていく - 一緒に連れて行くVietnamese: mang theo - đem theoKorean: 가지고 다니다 - 데리고 다니다Turkish: yanında götürmek - yanında taşımakUrdu: ساتھ لے جاناIndonesian: membawa - membawa serta
Example Sentences
I always carry along my water bottle to school.
basic
Can you carry along an umbrella in case it rains?
basic
She likes to carry along her camera everywhere she goes.
basic
I didn't mean to carry along so much stuff—my bag is so heavy now!
natural
Whenever we travel, we carry along some snacks for the road.
natural
He loves to carry along his friends to big events—they always have a good time together.
natural