Definition of "carry over" in English

Verb

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see carry,‎ over.

   • We carried her over the bridge.

2. To transfer (something) to a later point in time.

   • The rent was carried over to December.

3. To carry; to transfer an excess quantity to the next column of digits.

4. To continue cooking after being removed from a heat source.

   • The chicken will carry over before it is served.

5. To transfer.

6. To induce to join an opposing party or faction.