carry on

verb

1. direct the course of; manage or control"You cannot conduct business like this"
2. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last"preserve the peace in the family"
3. continue talking"‘I know it's hard,’ he continued, ‘but there is no choice’"
4. misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way"The children acted up when they were not bored"