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carry over

carry over


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb leave something to be finished later: to leave the last part of something to be done at a later date
There were so many candidates that the ceremonies were carried over to the next morning.

2. transitive verb transfer item in account or calculation: to transfer an item to the next group or column in accounts or in a calculation

3. transitive verb transfer something to next year: to transfer an allowance or entitlement from one year to the next

4. intransitive verb continue to exist: to continue to exist or produce an effect in changed circumstances
The dislike he always felt for me has obviously carried over into our relationship at work.

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