carry on

v 1: direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct

business like this" [syn: {conduct}, {carry out}, {deal}]

2: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or

last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the

family tradition" [syn: {continue}, {uphold}, {bear on}, {preserve}]

[ant: {discontinue}]

3: continue to speak: "I know it's hard," he continued, "but

there is no choice." [syn: {continue}, {go on}, {proceed}]