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To perform or execute something.
Examples
The manager asked us to carry out the routine checks daily.
He always carries out his promises on time.
She carried out the pizza and left with it.
He carries out his dinner every Friday, taking it home.
She carries out the experiment exactly as described.
Similar words
take out
fulfill
pick upimplement
accomplish
order for later
takeaway
execute
to-go
perform
Meanings
Examples
We decided to carry out our lunch and ordered it to go.
She carried out the pizza and left with it.
He carries out his dinner every Friday, taking it home.
They carried out the order and packed it for the car.
I always carry out my meals when I'm in a hurry.
Similar words
take out
to-go
takeaway
pick uporder for later
FAQ
What does carry out mean?
Carry out means to perform or execute something.
How is carry out used in everyday language?
In everyday language carry out refers to doing a planned or ordered task, experiment, or procedure.
What is the difference between carry out and execute?
Execute is a synonym of carry out, both meaning to perform an action, but carry out is the more common everyday phrase.
How does carry out apply to ordering food?
When talking about food, carry out means having a meal prepared to be taken away, such as ordering it to-go.
What are some synonyms for carry out?
Synonyms include execute, perform, implement, accomplish, fulfill; for the food sense: take out, to-go, takeaway, pick up, order for later.
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