English Explanatory Dictionary

carry out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To hold while moving it out.
  2. To fulfill.
  3. To execute or perform; to put into operation; to do.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæ.ɹi aʊt/ en-au-carry out.ogg

Word forms

carry out carries out carrying out carried out

Etymology

From Middle English caryen out, equivalent to carry + out (adverb).

Synonyms

discharge run

Related words

carryout carry off carry through
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