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

Tests of one such coating in an experiment carried out on board the International Space Station found that it worked as intended.

From BBC

Assethold said: "Any works carried out would be backed up with images and an invoice. We do inspect the properties regularly and do speak to the contractor if any complaints are raised about the works."

From BBC

The work was performed by Beatrice Britton, who carried out the study as part of her master's degree in chemistry at UCL.

From Science Daily

Authorities in the UK and France said they were carrying out a joint probe into the company, which is one of the government's key defence contractors.

From BBC

There are about five million leasehold properties in England and Wales, with some owners saying they have experienced unjustifiably high ground rents or service charges, and issues with carrying out repairs.

From BBC

Related Words

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