carry forward

US /ˈkæri ˈfɔːrwərd/
UK /ˈkæri ˈfɔːrwərd/
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1.

to transfer an amount from one page or column to another, or from one accounting period to the next

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We need to carry forward the balance to the next quarter's report.
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The losses from last year will be carried forward to offset future profits.
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transferroll overbring forward
2.

to continue to develop or make progress with something

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We need to carry forward the momentum from our last successful project.
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The team decided to carry forward the discussion to the next meeting.
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continueadvanceprogressmaintain
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forwardforwardercarrycarry onlook forward tofast-forwardforwarding address