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carry out

car·ryout

very common

verb

1.

put in effect

  • “carry out a task”
  • “execute the decision of the people”
  • “He actioned the operation”
2.

pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

  • “Did he go through with the treatment?”
  • “He implemented a new economic plan”
  • “She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal”

Origin

Deverbal from carry out.

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