carryout

1 of 2

noun

car·​ry·​out ˈker-ē-ˌau̇t 

ˈka-rē-

: takeout sense 1

carryout adjective

carry out

2 of 2

verb

carried out; carrying out; carries out

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

Synonyms

Verb

• accomplish
• achieve
• bring off
• carry off
• commit
• compass
• do
• execute
• follow through (with)
• fulfill
• fulfil
• make
• negotiate
• perform
• perpetrate
• prosecute
• pull off
• put through

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

For now, guests who want to pick up a pie for carryout simply have to order at the bar. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2024

This offer is available for dine-in, carryout or delivery via the Buffalo Wild Wings Go app. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2024

Verb

That money can only be used to carry out FEMA’s duties under the foundational law governing federal disaster responsibilities, the Stafford Act. —Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

Israel, at times, has carried out attacks that went counter to the U.S.’s goal of avoiding a larger war, creating friction with its allies. —Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1940, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

carry out

verb

: to put into action or effect

carry out a plan