continue
Even though it started raining, they decided to carry on with the picnic.
carry on — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
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behave emotionally
She started carrying on about how unfair everything was, even though it was just a minor inconvenience.
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1. continue
B1neutralspoken
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.
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C1informalspoken
To behave in an uncontrolled, emotional, or foolish way, often by complaining, making a fuss, or showing excessive emotion.
She started carrying on about how unfair everything was, even though it was just a minor inconvenience.
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