Carry-on — synonyms, definition

1. carry-on (Noun) Brit

carryings-on commotion disruption disturbance flutter goings-on hoo-ha hoo-hah hurly burly kerfuffle to-do

carry-on (Noun) — A disorderly outburst or tumult. ex. "they were amazed by the furious carry-on they had caused"

carry-on (Noun) — Odd or suspicious happenings or behaviour.

disorder convulsion earthquake garboil incident splash stir storm storm center storm centre tempest tumult tumultuousness turmoil upheaval uproar

2. carry-on (Verb) Brit

act up bear on conduct continue deal go on preserve proceed uphold

carry-on (Verb) — Direct the course of; manage or control. ex. "You cannot carry on business like this"

carry-on (Verb) — Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last. ex. "Carry on the old traditions"

carry-on (Verb) — Keep talking; follow up. ex. "please carry on"

carry-on (Verb) — Misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way. ex. "The children carried on when they were not bored"

care deal handle hold keep maintain manage misbehave misconduct misdemean speak talk hang in hang on hold on jog keep up mummify perpetuate persevere persist prolong racketeer ramble ramble on re-start restart resume segue sustain