carries on

Doesn't give up

Carries on means continues, especially despite difficulties or interruptions: She carries on with her work even when exhausted.

It can also mean to manage or conduct: He carries on the family business.

In British usage, to carry on with someone suggests an affair.

To carry on can also mean to behave emotionally or dramatically: Stop carrying on and calm down.

Related

maintains · business as usual · continues · push · copes · proceeds · goes on · never gives up · resilience · uphold · advances · sustain · resumes · grit · trudges · march · tantrum · making a scene

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Opposites
continuation vs cessation

carries onstops

Ceases to continue

quits · gives up · ceases · halts · discontinues

composure vs emotional display

carries onbehaves

Acts appropriately

settles down · calms down · keeps it together

beginning vs ongoing

carries onstarts

Initiates an action

begins · commences · initiates · launches · kicks off

Family

carry, carry on, carrying on

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G