Meaning of the word "carry forward" in English

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carry forward

US /ˈkæri ˈfɔːrwərd/

UK /ˈkæri ˈfɔːwəd/

to transfer an amount from one page or column to another, or from one accounting period to the next

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We need to carry forward the balance to the next quarter's report.

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The losses from last year will be carried forward to offset future profits.

Synonym:

transfer roll over bring forward

to continue to develop or make progress with something

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We need to carry forward the momentum from our last successful project.

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The team decided to carry forward the discussion to the next meeting.

Synonym:

continue advance progress maintain