carry on

verb

1. 1

   continue talking

   I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice

   carry on--pretend we are not in the room

2. 2

   direct the course of; manage or control

   You cannot conduct business like this

3. 3

   misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way

   The children acted up when they were not bored

4. 4

   keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

   preserve the peace in the family

   continue the family tradition