Meaning of the word "carry over" in English

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carry over

US /ˈkæri ˌoʊvər/

UK /ˈkæri ˌoʊvər/

to continue to exist or be used in a new situation or at a later time

Example:

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The skills learned in this course will carry over to your professional life.

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Some traditions carry over from generation to generation.

Synonym:

transfer continue persist extend endure

to move an amount or balance from one column or page to another

Example:

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Please carry over the total to the next page.

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Any unused vacation days will carry over to the next year.

Synonym:

transfer roll over bring forward

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