{
    "term": "carry",
    "partOfSpeech": "verb",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a1",
    "verbForms": {
        "presentSimple": {
            "iYouWeThey": "carry",
            "heSheIt": "carries"
        },
        "pastSimple": "carried",
        "pastParticiple": "carried",
        "ingForm": "carrying"
    },
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "to support the weight of somebody/something and take them or it from place to place; to take somebody/something from one place to another",
            "sensetop": "carry somebody/somethingcarry somebody/something + adv./prep.",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He was carrying a large bag.",
                    "contextForm": "carry somebody/something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to carry a sign/banner/flag"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The plane was **carrying** 122 **passengers** and five crew."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She carried her baby in her arms.",
                    "contextForm": "carry somebody/something + adv./prep."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The injured were carried away on stretchers."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a train carrying commuters to work"
                },
                {
                    "text": "A train carrying hundreds of commuters was derailed this morning."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He carried her on his back for over five miles."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was carrying a battered suitcase."
                },
                {
                    "text": "How are we going to get this home? It's too heavy to carry."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Several of the ships carrying troops to the area were torpedoed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Some of the protesters were carrying placards."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The boat can carry up to five people."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The little boy was exhausted and wanted to be carried."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The truck was carrying illegal drugs worth up to $2 million."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Women here have to carry water two miles from the nearest well."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to have something with you and take it wherever you go",
            "sensetop": "carry somethingcarry something + adv./prep.",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to **carry a weapon/knife**",
                    "contextForm": "carry something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Police in many countries **carry guns**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I never carry much money on me.",
                    "contextForm": "carry something + adv./prep."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I always carry an umbrella with me."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I don't like carrying a lot of money around."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He carries around an ancient old blanket."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "to contain and direct the flow of water, electricity, etc.",
            "sensetop": "carry somethingcarry something + adv./prep.",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a pipeline carrying oil",
                    "contextForm": "carry something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The veins carry blood to the heart.",
                    "contextForm": "carry something + adv./prep."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Canals were built to carry water from the Snake River to Milner Dam in 1905."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Blood vessels carry blood to every part of the body."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The heated air is carried by flues to the walls."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The pipelines carry oil across Siberia."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "if a person, an insect, etc. carries a disease, they have already caught it and might spread it to others although they might not become ill themselves",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Ticks can carry a nasty disease which affects humans."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "to be able to remember something",
            "sensetop": "carry something in your head/mind",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "to support the weight of something",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "A road bridge has to carry a lot of traffic."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The roof is designed to carry huge loads of snow."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "to accept responsibility for something; to suffer the results of something",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He is carrying the department *(= it is only working because of his efforts)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Their group was targeted to **carry the burden** of job losses."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She **carries a** full **load** of classes while also serving as department head."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 8,
            "definition": "to have something as a quality or feature",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Her speech carried the ring of authority."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Each bike carries a ten-year guarantee."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 9,
            "definition": "to have something as a result",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Crimes of violence carry heavy penalties."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The charge carries a maximum sentence of ten years."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Being a combat sport, karate **carries with it** the risk of injury."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 10,
            "definition": "if something that is thrown, kicked, etc. carries a particular distance, it travels that distance before stopping",
            "sensetop": "+ noun + adv./prep.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The fullback's kick carried 50 metres into the crowd."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 11,
            "definition": "if a sound carries, it can be heard a long distance away",
            "sensetop": "(+ adv./prep.)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 12,
            "definition": "to take something/somebody to a particular point or in a particular direction",
            "sensetop": "carry something/somebody to/into something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The war was carried into enemy territory."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her abilities carried her to the top of her profession."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 13,
            "definition": "to approve of something by more people voting for it than against it",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The resolution was carried by 340 votes to 210."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 14,
            "definition": "to win the support or sympathy of somebody; to persuade people to accept your argument",
            "sensetop": "carry somebodycarry something",
            "cefr": "c2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "His moving speech was enough to carry the audience.",
                    "contextForm": "carry somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He nodded in agreement, and she saw she had carried her point.",
                    "contextForm": "carry something"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 15,
            "definition": "to have a particular label attached; to give a particular message or piece of information",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Cigarettes carry a health warning."
                },
                {
                    "text": "All the marketing carries a consistent message of quality and reliability."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 16,
            "definition": "if a newspaper, broadcast, etc. carries a particular story, it publishes or broadcasts it",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "cefr": "c2",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["TV, radio and news"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 17,
            "definition": "if a shop carries a particular item, it has it for sale",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "We **carry a range** of educational software."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We do carry green tea, but we don't have any (in stock) right now."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 18,
            "definition": "to be pregnant with somebody",
            "cefr": "c2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She was carrying twins."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Life stages"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 19,
            "definition": "to hold or move your head or body in a particular way",
            "sensetop": "carry yourself + adv./prep.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to carry yourself well"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 20,
            "definition": "to add a number to the next column on the left when adding up numbers, for example when the numbers add up to more than ten",
            "sensetop": "carry something",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "as quickly as you can",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to get very excited or lose control of your feelings",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I got carried away and started shouting at the television."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be completely successful",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to take responsibility for getting something done",
            "labels": "(US English, informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "My co-worker was sick, so I had to carry the ball."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to accept the blame for something, especially when it is not your fault",
            "labels": "(British English, informal)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be successful against somebody/something",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Teamwork and persistence can still win the day."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to continue doing something beyond reasonable limits",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be in love with somebody, especially somebody who does not love you in return",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to have influence with somebody",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "My views don't carry much weight with the boss."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to do a lot of little jobs for somebody as if you were their servant",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Most of her day was spent fetching and carrying for her family."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She expected him to do all the fetching and carrying."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkæri/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carry__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkæriz/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carries__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkærid/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carried__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkæriɪŋ/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carrying__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkæri/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carry__us_2.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkæriz/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carries__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkærid/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carried__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkæriɪŋ/",
                "audio": "ca/carry/carrying__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French and Old Northern French carier, based on Latin carrus ‘wheeled vehicle’."
}