carry on

Meaning

To continue doing something.

Examples

1. Sorry to interrupt. Please carry on. US UK
2. We carried on walking even though it was raining. US UK
3. She carried on working after the meeting ended. US UK

How to use it

Use carry on alone, or with an -ing form. It is very common in British English. You can also say “carry on with” + a noun: carry on with your homework.

Common mistake

Not: He carried on to work.
Say: He carried on working. (Use the -ing form after carry on.)