carry

A2 · Elementary

v. to have something with you in your pocket, bag, or hand.

v. to have something on one's person, such as in a pocket or bag, for ready use.

“I always carry a spare house key in my wallet just in case.”

“In many jurisdictions, it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon without a specific permit from the local authorities.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to have a particular product available for customers to buy.

v. to keep a regular stock of a specific type of goods for sale.

“Does this pharmacy carry the brand of vitamins my doctor recommended?”

“The boutique specializes in local designers and does not carry mass-produced labels from international fashion houses.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine

v. to be pregnant with a baby.

v. to be pregnant with a foetus; often used to describe the physical appearance or position of the pregnancy.

“She is carrying twins and is expected to give birth in July.”

“The midwife noted that the patient was carrying the baby quite low, which is common in the final weeks of the third trimester.”

C1 · Advanced Law Formal

v. to win a vote or convince people to support an idea.

v. to gain victory in a contest or to have a proposal officially accepted by a majority vote.

“The motion to build a new park was carried by a large majority.”

“Despite fierce opposition from the minority party, the resolution was carried after a lengthy debate in the assembly.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. the way you stand, walk, or behave in front of others.

v. to behave or conduct oneself in a specified manner, particularly regarding posture and social grace.

“He carries himself with a lot of confidence when he speaks in public.”

“She carried herself with a quiet dignity that commanded respect from everyone in the courtroom.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. for a sound or a ball to travel a long way through the air.

v. to be transmitted over a distance; used for sound, projectiles, or sports balls.

“On a quiet night, the sound of the train can carry for miles.”

“The golfer watched as his drive carried the water hazard and landed safely on the green.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports Informal

v. to do most of the work for a group or team that is struggling.

v. to be responsible for the majority of a group's success, often by compensating for the poor performance of others.

“The star player really carried the team during the final minutes of the game.”

“In many online competitive games, a single highly skilled player can carry their less experienced teammates to an unlikely victory.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Mathematics

n. the number you move to the next column when adding numbers.

n. the digit transferred from one column of a calculation to the next more significant column.

“Don't forget to add the carry when you sum up the tens column.”

“The student failed the exam because they consistently neglected the carry in multi-digit addition problems.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Sports Technical

n. the distance a ball travels in the air before hitting the ground.

n. the distance a ball travels through the air from the point of impact until it first touches the ground.

“His drive had a carry of 250 yards before it started to roll.”

“Professional golfers must precisely calculate their carry to avoid bunkers that sit directly in the flight path of the ball.”