Question 1

What does "carry the torch" mean?

Accepted Answer

To continue a tradition, cause, or ideal that was started by someone else.

Question 2

How do you use "carry the torch" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She carried the torch for women's rights long after the original activists had retired.

Question 3

Is "carry the torch" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"carry the torch" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Often used in the context of social movements, artistic traditions, or family legacies.