ˈkæri ˈoʊvər
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- carry
- Particle:
- over
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "carry over" mean?
- To transfer something to another time or place
- To remain or continue from one period to another
- To take work or vacation days from one period to another
Examples
- Can I carry over my unused vacation days to next year?
- His experience in marketing carried over to his new role.
- The meeting will carry over into tomorrow.
- Some habits from childhood carry over into adult life.
- Let's carry this discussion over to our next meeting.
How to use it
'Carryover' (noun) refers to something that continues from one period to another. Common in accounting, HR (vacation days), and general planning.
Word order
Object can go between: 'carry the days over' or after: 'carry over the days'. 'Carry over' can also be intransitive.
Similar expressions
transfer
extend
continue
roll over
postpone
Opposites
forfeit
lose
end
Related phrasal verbs
- carry on
To continue doing something
- carry out
To perform or complete a task, plan, or order
- carry through
To complete something successfully despite difficulties
- get over
To recover from an illness, shock, or emotional upset
- turn over
To flip something so the other side faces up
- come over
To visit someone's home
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