carry over
verb- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see carry, over. · We carried her over the bridge.
- To transfer (something) to a later point in time. · The rent was carried over to December.· So many candidates there were that the ceremonies were carried over to the next morning.
- To carry; to transfer an excess quantity to the next column of digits.
- To continue cooking after being removed from a heat source. · The chicken will carry over before it is served.
- To transfer.
- To induce to join an opposing party or faction.
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