carry
car-ry · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To support and move something from one place to another.
- 2.
The range or distance something travels.
- 3.
To have on one's person.
- 4.
To transmit or convey.
- 5.
To support the weight of.
- 6.
To extend or continue.
Phrases & expressions
- •carry on — to continue; to behave emotionally
- •carry out — to perform or complete
- •carry away — to overwhelm with emotion
- •carry weight — to have influence
- •carry the day — to win or succeed
- •carry a torch for — to have unrequited love
- •carry coals to Newcastle — to do something unnecessary
Related words
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman "carier" meaning to transport by vehicle, from Latin "carrus" meaning wheeled vehicle.