Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

carry-over

noun

/ˈkæriˌoʊvər/

Definition

The act of transferring something from one place to another or the effect of something that continues into the future.

Examples

The carry-over of funds from the previous budget allows us to take on new projects this year.
There was a significant carry-over of vacation days that employees can use in the next year.
The effects of the decision made in last week’s meeting had a carry-over into current operations.

Meaning

Carry-over usually refers to an amount that is transferred from one period, account, or situation to another. This could apply to financial contexts, tasks in project management, or any scenario where outcomes from one phase influence the next phase.