carry over

verb

Definition of CARRY OVER

transitive verb

a : to transfer (an amount) to the next column, page, or book relating to the same account

b : to hold over (as goods) for another time or season

: to deduct (a loss or an unused credit) from taxable income of a later period

intransitive verb

: to persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another

1745

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