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carry the mail
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en
1.
Global
neutral
To perform the literal duty of delivering postal mail; to act as a mail carrier or postal service provider.
2.
US
Global
neutral
informal
To perform a primary or essential function or duty; to fulfil a contractual or central responsibility on which others depend.
3.
US
Global
neutral
In sports usage, to act as the primary ball‑carrier (to be the player who advances the ball by running).
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