Carry over
/ˈkæri ˈəʊvə/B2
UpperIntermediate
1. To transfer something to a later time or stage.
- The project was not finished by the deadline, so we had to carry over the work to next week.
- Unused vacation days may carry over to the next calendar year.
2. To continue or persist into a new situation or context.
- Some traditions carry over from one generation to the next.
- His enthusiasm for the project carried over into his other work.
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