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 North Wales Safeguarding Board is carrying out a child practice review to see what lessons can be learned.

From BBC

He added that the coroner had been informed and a post-mortem had been carried out on Thursday afternoon.

From BBC

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

The announcement follows health improvements in other countries, such as Australia and Canada, where the practice is already carried out.

From BBC

Ms Nyachuru says no post-mortem was carried out at the time - Guide was buried on the day he drowned in the family's home village, with Smyth presiding over the funeral.

From BBC

Related Words

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