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What does "carry over" mean?
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See carry forward, def. 1.
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To keep something, usually merchandise, for a subsequent period. For example, We'll carry over this summer's bathing suits for next winter's resort season.
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Persist from one time or situation to another, as in His leadership in sports carried over to the classroom. [Late 1800s]
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