Meaning
“Carry out” means to perform, execute, or complete a task, plan, duty, or instruction. It often implies following through with something that has been decided or ordered.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Phrasal verb
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Verb type: Transitive (it always takes an object)
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Typical structure:
- carry out + noun (task, plan, order, research, experiment, etc.)
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It is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Common Phrases
- carry out a plan
- carry out research
- carry out an order
- carry out instructions
- carry out a mission
- carry out a survey
Collocations
- Verb + carry out: must carry out, will carry out, successfully carry out
- Noun + carry out: plan, task, operation, experiment, instructions, duty
- Adverb + carry out: carefully carry out, fully carry out, successfully carry out
Examples
- The scientists carried out an important experiment on climate change.
- The company will carry out a customer satisfaction survey next month.
- The police carried out a detailed investigation into the case.
- She carried out her duties with great responsibility.
- The students carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly.
- The construction team carried out the project on time.
- Volunteers carried out rescue operations after the earthquake.
- The government carried out reforms to improve healthcare.
Synonyms or Related
- perform
- execute
- implement
- conduct
- accomplish
Antonym
- neglect
- ignore
- abandon
- cancel