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carry out

1 of 1verb
/ˈkæri aʊt/
Forms:carries out,carrying out,carried out,carried out
1

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

A2transitive
  • The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data.
  • It is essential to carry out a thorough analysis of market trends before launching a new product.
  • The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance.
  • The technician will carry out routine maintenance on the machinery to prevent any potential issues.
  • Before making a decision, it's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes.
Synonyms:
follow outimplementgo through withfollow throughfollow upput through
2

to execute a decision, order, or directive

transitive
  • The military was prepared to carry out the president's order to deploy troops in response to the crisis.
  • Upon receiving the court order, law enforcement agencies will carry out the arrest warrant for the wanted suspect.
  • She carried out her promise to donate a portion of her earnings to a local charity every month.
  • The nation's leaders united to prevent hostile forces from carrying out their threats of aggression.
  • In times of emergency, the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety.
Synonyms:
executeaccomplishcarry throughfulfilactionfulfill
3

to physically move something or someone from one place to another

  • The movers were hired to carry out the furniture from the old apartment to the new one.
  • The janitor had to carry out the trash from every office in the building.
  • The workers will carry the equipment out of the warehouse.
  • Can you carry out the groceries from the car?
  • The students carried the chairs out of the classroom after the lecture.