Phrasal verb
carry out
Meanings
to do or complete a plan, task, instruction, or process
to take someone or something outside, often by physically holding or moving it
Definition
To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
To carry out means to perform or complete an action, plan, or instruction. It is often used in formal or work contexts for duties, experiments, and procedures. It suggests that you follow steps and finish what was intended.
Examples
- I will carry out the instructions exactly as you explained them.
- You should carry out the test in a quiet room to avoid distractions.
- She carried out a detailed survey for her class project.
- They carried out the old chair and set it on the curb.
Common mistake
Learners often say "carry on" or "do out" when they mean "carry out" (perform/complete).
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.
- come back To come back means to return to a place or to return again after leaving.