1 A2 neutral
To transport something to a higher level or floor by carrying it.
"Could you carry the boxes up to the third floor for me?"
separable
carry up
B1 neutral separable transitive
To transport something to a higher level or floor by physically carrying it.
In plain English
To pick something up and take it to a higher place, like upstairs.
What does "carry up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To carry something in an upward direction.
Actually means
To pick something up and take it to a higher place, like upstairs.
Usage tip
The most common and literal meaning is physical transport upward. Less idiomatic than many phrasal verbs; its meaning is largely transparent. Less common than 'take up' or 'bring up' in this sense.
Words that pair with "carry up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
bags luggage boxes shopping supplies furniture
How to conjugate "carry up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
carry up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
carries up
he/she/it
Past simple
carried up
yesterday
Past participle
carried up
have + pp
-ing form
carrying up
continuous
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