Carry out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈaʊt

KAIR-ee OWT

UK

kˈæɹi/ /ˈaʊt

KARR-ee OWT

Definition

To perform or complete a task, plan, order, or action. Often used for jobs, instructions, or official missions.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal, business, and technical contexts. Typical collocations: 'carry out research', 'carry out a test', 'carry out instructions'. Not used for physical carrying; it's about doing, not moving objects.

• Spanish: llevar a cabo - realizar - ejecutar
• Portuguese (BR): realizar - executar - cumprir
• Portuguese (PT): realizar - executar - cumprir
• Chinese (Simplified): 执行 - 实施
• Chinese (Traditional): 執行 - 實施
• Hindi: पूरा करना - अमल में लाना
• Arabic: تنفيذ - إجراء
• Bengali: বাস্তবায়ন করা - সম্পাদন করা - পরিচালনা করা
• Russian: осуществлять - выполнять - проводить
• Japanese: 実行する - 行う
• Vietnamese: tiến hành - thực hiện
• Korean: 수행하다 - 실행하다
• Turkish: yerine getirmek - uygulamak
• Urdu: انجام دینا - عمل کرنا
• Indonesian: melaksanakan - menjalankan - melakukan

Example Sentences

You must carry out these instructions carefully.

basic

The company will carry out a survey next month.

basic

Scientists carry out experiments in the lab.

basic

It took weeks to carry out the repairs after the storm.

natural

We can’t carry out the plan without more people.

natural

The police carried out a search of the building last night.

natural