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| feud |
to carry on a feud. [1/3 definitions] |
| intrigue |
to carry on an illicit or secret love affair. [1/7 definitions] |
| manage |
to get along; continue to carry on. [1/6 definitions] |
| monopoly |
an exclusive privilege, granted by government, to carry on a particular business. [1/5 definitions] |
| operate |
to be in the process of action; carry on affairs. [1/5 definitions] |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on legal action against (a person or group), or to seek enforcement of (a claim) through legal action. [2/5 definitions] |
| raft1 |
to carry on or in a raft; transport by raft. [1/6 definitions] |
| rake1 |
to carry on a search (usu. fol. by "through"). [1/12 definitions] |
| stock in trade |
goods for sale, or implements and materials necessary to carry on business or work at a trade. [1/2 definitions] |
| sulky |
a light horse-drawn carriage with two wheels that is made to carry one person, used esp. in harness racing. [1/4 definitions] |
| tote |
to carry on one's back or in one's arms or hands. [1/2 definitions] |
| traffic |
to carry on trade or commerce. [1/6 definitions] |
| wage |
to carry on or engage in (a war, conflict, or campaign). [1/3 definitions] |
| wear |
to have or carry on one's person as a covering or ornament. [1/15 definitions] |
| whistle-stop |
to carry on a political campaign, theatrical tour, or the like by making short appearances or speeches, as in a number of small towns. |
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