carry (EN)

verb, noun

verb “carry”

1. to move someone or something from one place to another by holding them or it
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   She carried her sleeping toddler upstairs to bed.
2. to have something with you all the time
   She always carries her phone in her purse.
3. to have a weapon with you
   At the crowded concert, it was hard to tell if anyone was carrying a gun under their jackets.
4. to move an idea or situation from one context to another
   The journalist carried the story of the small town's festival onto the national news, sharing their unique traditions with a wider audience.
5. to transport a substance like water or electricity through a conduit or system
   The wires carry electricity from the power plant to homes and businesses.
6. to be infected with a disease that can be transmitted to others
   Mosquitoes can carry malaria, infecting many people in tropical regions.
7. to hold up and support something, such as a structure supporting weight
   The sturdy table carried all the heavy books without wobbling.
8. to be in the state of pregnancy
   After the ultrasound, they were thrilled to learn that she was carrying a healthy baby girl.
9. to influence or guide someone or something in a particular direction
   His charisma carried the audience through the complex presentation.
10. to offer or have a particular item available for sale
    The local supermarket carries a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables.
11. to make a decision or pass a resolution in a group setting
    After much debate, the committee carried the proposal to increase funding for local schools.
12. to move a digit from one column to the next in mathematical addition when the sum exceeds the value of that column
    When adding 768 and 349, you carry the 1 from the sum of 17 in the ones column to the tens column.
13. to perform exceptionally well in a game, often more so than the rest of the team
    Despite being the youngest player, she carried her team to victory, scoring the most points in the tournament.

noun “carry”

1. the way in which something is held and moved
   When hiking with a backpack, it's important to find a comfortable carry to avoid straining your back.
2. the act of carrying a gun in public, as regulated by state laws
   In Texas, open carry laws allow residents to carry a handgun visibly in a holster.
3. the extra digit that is moved to the next column in a mathematical addition
   When adding 58 and 67, you write down the 5, carry the 1, and then add it to the sum of the next column.
4. the financial gain or expense incurred from holding an asset over time
   The carry of holding these bonds is quite favorable, yielding an extra 2% annually.