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carry
/ˈkæ.ɹi/
The primary image is one of physical support and transport. It implies a burden or weight being sustained by an agent while in motion, distinguishing it from 'push' or 'pull'.
When applied to commerce, the meaning shifts from physical transport to availability. To "carry" a product suggests a steady stock or a business relationship with a supplier, rather than a one-time possession.
In the context of sound or signals, it describes the ability of a wave to travel across a distance without fading. This is often used in performance arts or telecommunications to describe potency and reach.
💬Casual Conversation
Does the pharmacy across the street carry those high-strength energy patches?
Nah, they don't. You'll have to bite the bullet and just drink more espresso.
Meanings
To support and move someone or something from one place to another.
She had to carry the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
To keep something with one's person for use or protection.
Most security guards carry a radio for communication.