(transitive, idiomatic) To perform menial tasks for; to serve; to assist; to be forced by politics or pragmatism to endorse or promote a belief, individual, or organization that in reality one does not fully support.

(idiomatic) To love or to be romantically infatuated with, especially when such feelings are not reciprocated.

present participle of carry a torch

present participle of carry the torch

present participle of carry a torch for

Alternative form of carry a torch

(idiomatic) To move, especially emphasising the manner in which one moves.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see carry, over. / (transitive, idiomatic) To transfer (something) to a later point in time.

(medicine, first aid) A very stable method of carrying a spine board with one carrier at the head end, one at the foot end and one at each side.

Synonym of fireman's carry