carrying-on

(verb) direct the course of; manage or control. Synonyms: conduct, carry on, deal. Example: "You cannot conduct business like this."

(verb) keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last. Synonyms: continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve. Examples: "Preserve the peace in the family." "Continue the family tradition." "Carry on the old traditions."

(verb) continue talking. Synonyms: continue, go on, carry on, proceed. Examples: "I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice." "Carry on--pretend we are not in the room."

(verb) misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way. Synonyms: act up, carry on. Example: "The children acted up when they were not bored."