Source : WordNet®

carry on
     v 1: direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct
          business like this" [syn: {conduct}, {deal}]
     2: 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" [syn: {continue},
         {uphold}, {bear on}, {preserve}] [ant: {discontinue}]
     3: continue with one's activities; "I know it's hard," he
        continued, "but there is no choice"; "carry on--pretend we
        are not in the room" [syn: {continue}, {go on}, {proceed}]
     4: misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way; "The
        children acted up when they were not bored" [syn: {act up}]