carry over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Continue from one period or place into the next
Why “over”? Something moves from one person or side to another.
“Unused leave carries over to next year.”
“The balance carries over to next month.”
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carry off
A contrast learners often mix up
Successfully do something difficult
carry on
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue doing something; Behave in a silly, loud or annoying way; Have a romantic affair, often secretly
bring over
Same over pattern: transfer
Carry someone or something to a place near where the speaker is
call over
Same over pattern: transfer
Summon someone to come to where you are
come over
Same over pattern: transfer
Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
give over
Same over pattern: transfer
Cede control to someone else
go over
Same over pattern: transfer
Move from this side to the other; Examine or review something carefully; Be received in a particular way by an audience; Move to visit someone's house; Change to a different side, system or position; Use more time or money than a limit
hand over
Same over pattern: transfer
Give something to someone, especially with formality; Surrender control or power to someone else
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