Carry on with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KAIR-ee ON WITH
kˈæɹi/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɪð
KAIR-ee ON WITH
Definition
To continue doing something, especially after an interruption or when encouraged to keep going.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and common in British English; used with activities, tasks, or conversations. Not to be confused with 'carry on' meaning 'behave badly' or 'make a fuss.' Often followed by a noun or gerund: 'carry on with your work.'
Spanish: continuar con - seguir conPortuguese (BR): continuar comPortuguese (PT): continuar comChinese (Simplified): 继续做Chinese (Traditional): 繼續做Hindi: जारी रखनाArabic: يتابع مع - يواصل معBengali: চালিয়ে যাওয়া - চালিয়ে রাখাRussian: продолжатьJapanese: 続けるVietnamese: tiếp tụcKorean: 계속하다Turkish: devam etmekUrdu: جاری رکھناIndonesian: melanjutkan
Example Sentences
She decided to carry on with her homework despite being tired.
basic
Please carry on with your meal.
basic
Even after the interruption, they carried on with the meeting.
basic
You don't have to stop—just carry on with what you were saying.
natural
After the break, she told us to carry on with our projects.
natural
Let's carry on with the discussion after lunch, shall we?
natural