Phrasal verb
carry on with
Meanings
To continue doing something after a pause, interruption, or change in situation.
To proceed with a planned activity or task despite difficulties or delays.
Definition
To continue doing an activity or task, especially after a pause or interruption.
"Carry on with" means to continue an activity, process, or piece of work. It is often used after something stops briefly, such as a break, a distraction, or a delay. It can also mean to keep doing something without changing your plan.
Examples
- I’ll carry on with the report after lunch.
- Can you carry on with the story while I make some tea?
- She carried on with her training even when the weather turned cold.
- They carried on with the meeting despite the noisy construction outside.
Common mistake
Learners often omit "with" and say "carry on the work" when they mean "carry on with the work."
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.