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CARRY ON

Definition:

[verb] direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this"
Synonyms: conduct, deal
[verb] keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
Synonyms: continue, uphold, bear on, preserve
[verb] continue with one's activities; "I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice"; "carry on
Synonyms: continue, go on, proceed
[verb] misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way; "The children acted up when they were not bored"
Synonyms: act up