carry-out

or car·ry·out

[ kar-ee-out ]

noun

1. takeout ( defs 2, 3 ).

carry out

verb

1. to perform or cause to be implemented

   I wish he could afford to carry out his plan

2. to bring to completion; accomplish

noun

1. alcohol bought at a pub or off-licence for consumption elsewhere
2. 1. hot cooked food bought at a shop or restaurant for consumption elsewhere
   2. a shop or restaurant that sells such food

      we'll get something from the Chinese carry-out

   3. ( as modifier )

      a carry-out shop

Word History and Origins

Origin of carry-out¹

1965–70, Americanism; adj. use of verb phrase carry out

Example Sentences

The creation of such a panel, if it came to fruition, would facilitate the purging of military leaders who were unwilling to carry out presidential orders — or those relayed by a loyal subordinate.

From Los Angeles Times

Shortly after being announced as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Israel, the former Republican governor of Arkansas said: “I won't make the policy. I will carry out the policy of the president.”

From BBC

Cecilia Vega: Is there a way to carry out mass deportation without separating families?

From Los Angeles Times

Filion was arrested in January in California on Florida state charges arising from a May 2023 threat he made to carry out a mass shooting at Masjid Al Hayy, a mosque in Sanford, Fla.

From Los Angeles Times

Gaetz would gladly carry out such a purge.

From Slate

Related Words

• accomplish
• achieve
• execute
• finalize
• implement
• perform
• realize