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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
VERB
continue activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue
STRONG
carry over
WEAK
achieve endure hang on keep going last maintain perpetuate persevere persist proceed
Antonyms
WEAK
discontinue stop
VERB
manage operations
Synonyms
WEAK
administer conduct direct engage in keep operate ordain
Antonyms
WEAK
mismanage
VERB
lose control emotionally
Synonyms
WEAK
act up be indecorous blunder cut up lose it make a fuss misbehave rage raise Cain
Antonyms
WEAK
be calm
NOUN
small suitcase
Synonyms
STRONG
bag baggage luggage overnight bag satchel suitcase valise

Example Sentences

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This is the second time Egerton, who grew up in Aberystwyth, has collaborated with Netflix, having appeared in Christmas-based action film Carry-on in 2024.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Carry-on travel allows you to be more nimble.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021

Price: ~$28 Amazon Walmart Nautica Carry-on suitcase Whether you're going home to visit family or traveling on vacation, you always need a good, dependable piece of luggage.

From The Verge • Apr. 30, 2019

Carry-on bags are more expensive than checked bags on Spirit, so more people check, flights depart with fewer delays and Spirit gets more trips out of its fleet by saving a few minutes every flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2017

Coat Carry-on purists always wear their ski jackets around town.

From Time Magazine Archive