verb
1. put in effect (Freq. 21)
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carry out a task
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execute the decision of the people
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He actioned the operation
• Syn: ↑carry through, ↑accomplish, ↑execute, ↑action, ↑fulfill, ↑fulfil
• Derivationally related forms: ↑fulfilment (for: ↑fulfil), ↑fulfillment (for: ↑fulfill), ↑executive (for: ↑execute), ↑execution (for: ↑execute), ↑accomplishable (for: ↑accomplish), ↑accomplishment (for: ↑accomplish)
• Hypernyms: ↑complete, ↑finish, ↑effect, ↑effectuate, ↑set up
• Hyponyms:
• Verb Group: ↑follow through, ↑follow up, ↑follow out, ↑implement, ↑put through, ↑go through
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
2. pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue (Freq. 16)
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Did he go through with the treatment?
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He implemented a new economic plan
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She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal
• Syn: ↑follow through, ↑follow up, ↑follow out, ↑implement, ↑put through, ↑go through
• Derivationally related forms: ↑implementation (for: ↑implement), ↑followup (for: ↑follow up), ↑follow-through (for: ↑follow through), ↑follow-up (for: ↑follow up)
• Hyponyms: ↑adhere
• Verb Group: ↑carry through, ↑accomplish, ↑execute, ↑action, ↑fulfill, ↑fulfil
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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Somebody ——s PP
(for: ↑go through)-
Somebody ——s PP
(for: ↑follow through)* * *
carry out [phrasal verb]
1 : to do and complete (something)
We carried out several experiments to test the theory.
An investigation carried out several years ago revealed no new information.
2 : to act on (a promise, plan, etc.) : to do something that you said you would do or that someone has asked you to do
She failed to carry out [=fulfill] her promise.
You'll be paid when you've carried out [=executed] your instructions/orders/duties.
— see also ↑carryout
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Main Entry: ↑carry
Useful english dictionary. 2012.