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

After recalling his “pity party” and how he left it to his wife Pauletta to help carry out his Oscars voting duties, the “Malcom X” star said, “wine was my thing.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Zhurenko told us: “Trading activities are carried out exclusively within the framework of the current legislation of Kyrgyzstan. The company does not violate any prohibitions. Any other information is false.”

From BBC

Israel says that was never fully respected, while Lebanon says Israel has violated the resolution by carrying out military flights over the country.

From BBC

The investigation found there was no formal system in place to identify whether personal care was to be carried out by one or two carers.

From BBC

Ecocide is defined by experts as a "wanton" act of destruction, carried out with "reckless disregard for damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and economic benefits anticipated."

From Salon

Related Words

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