To carry out
Example: They will carry out the plan tomorrow morning.
Definition
"To carry out" means to perform or complete a task, duty, or plan successfully. For example, when someone says they will carry out a plan, it means they will execute or put the plan into action as intended.
Etymology
The phrase "to carry out" originated from the combination of 'carry,' meaning to bear or transport, and 'out,' indicating completion or movement beyond. It evolved to mean executing or completing a task, reflecting the idea of 'carrying' something through to its end.
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"To carry out" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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