Carry out: meaning, definitions and examples

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carry out

[ ˈkæri aʊt ]

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in a task or duty

to complete or accomplish a task or duty

Synonyms

execute, fulfill, perform

Examples of usage

The team will carry out the project according to the plan.
The police were ordered to carry out the investigation immediately.

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in an action or order

to perform or follow through with an action or order

Synonyms

conduct, execute, implement

Examples of usage

The soldiers were ready to carry out their mission.
The students were instructed to carry out the experiment as directed.

Translations

Translations of the word "carry out" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realizar

🇮🇳 अंजाम देना

🇩🇪 durchführen

🇮🇩 melaksanakan

🇺🇦 виконувати

🇵🇱 przeprowadzać

🇯🇵 実行する (jikkō suru)

🇫🇷 réaliser

🇪🇸 llevar a cabo

🇹🇷 yürütmek

🇰🇷 수행하다 (suhaenghada)

🇸🇦 تنفيذ (tanfiidh)

🇨🇿 provést

🇸🇰 vykonať

🇨🇳 执行 (zhíxíng)

🇸🇮 izvesti

🇮🇸 framkvæma

🇰🇿 орындау

🇬🇪 შესრულება (shesruleba)

🇦🇿 yerinə yetirmək

🇲🇽 llevar a cabo

Word origin

The term 'carry out' originated in the 16th century, with 'carry' meaning 'to convey or transport' and 'out' used as an adverbial particle indicating completion or direction. Over time, the phrase evolved to signify the completion or execution of a task or action. It has become a common phrasal verb in the English language, widely used in various contexts to describe the successful accomplishment of duties, tasks, or orders.