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"carry" — same verb, different meanings

Phrasal verbs built on "carry" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.

carry forward

to move something to a later time or to the next stage

to transfer something, such as an amount, plan, or task, to a future time or the next stage because it was not finished or used before.

We didn't finish the project this week, so we'll have to carry it forward to next week.

carry on

continue

To keep doing something, especially after being interrupted or when it is difficult.

Even though it started raining, they decided to carry on with the picnic.

carry out

perform a task

to do or complete a task, plan, order, or activity, especially as part of your job or responsibilities.

The scientists will carry out more tests before making a decision.

carry over

continue into another time

to move something that is not finished or used into a later period or time.

We didn’t finish the project today, so we’ll have to carry it over to next week.

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