carry on

direct the course of; manage or control

• “You cannot conduct business like this”

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• “preserve the peace in the family”
• “continue the family tradition”
• “Carry on the old traditions”

continue with one''s activities

• “I know it”
• “he continued,”
• “;”

misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way

• “The children acted up when they were not bored”