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To carry something or someone

carry

verb

to have something with you, usually in your pocket or bag

hold

verb

to carry something using your hands or arms

bring

verb

to have something with you so that you can give it to someone when you arrive

haul

verb

to pull or carry something heavy from one place to another with a lot of effort

bear

verb

to carry or hold something, for example a weapon

lift

verb

to take something in your hands and move it from one place to another

ferry

verb

to carry people or goods between two or more places

cart

verb

to carry or take something somewhere, especially something that is heavy or difficult to hold

shoulder

verb

to lift or carry something on your shoulder

be burdened with something

to be carrying something heavy

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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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