carryout

noun

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car·ry·out | \ ˈker-ē-ˌau̇t

, ˈka-rē- \

Definition of carryout

(Entry 1 of 2)

: takeout sense 1

carry out

verb

carried out; carrying out; carries out

Definition of carry out (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to bring to a successful issue : complete, accomplish carried out the assignment

2 : to put into execution carry out a plan

3 : to continue to an end or stopping point

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Examples of carryout in a Sentence

Noun She works in a Chinese carryout. Verb carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Besides a small table in the hallway, there’s nowhere to sit, so most people place carryout orders online. — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 11 Jan. 2022 In fact, the restaurant was so busy that the staff had to stop carryout orders just to catch up. — Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2022 Rehoboth Beach, for example, maintained its Meterless Mondays – free parking from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Monday – and several parking spots were taken up by outdoor dining and reserved spaces for carryout orders. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2021 The order does not apply to those ordering carryout at restaurants and bars, performing artists or professional athletes. — Alice Yin, chicagotribune.com, 23 Dec. 2021 In addition to dine-in, Peach Cobbler Factory offers carryout, delivery and catering. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 13 Dec. 2021 The shop will be carryout only with a core lineup of flavors, including the popular everything bagel, and rotating specialty flavors such as jalapeno cheddar or rosemary. — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Dec. 2021 The feast is packed cold with reheating instructions available for carryout, curbside pickup or delivery through Wednesday, Nov. 24. — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2021 Technically, her carryout, Taste of Eurasia, which debuted in 2017, caters to a wider audience than Tajik expats. — Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2021

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