carry out

See it through

To carry out something is to complete or execute it: carry out a plan, carry out orders, carry out an investigation.

The phrase emphasizes following through to completion—you don't just start something, you see it done.

The soldiers carried out their mission without hesitation.

execute

perform

Execute or present

complete · fulfill · undertake · administer · do · enact · achieve · finish · discharge · effectuate

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Opposites
completion vs. abandonment

carry outabandon

Leave behind permanently

abort · give up · quit · drop · discontinue

action vs. inaction

carry outneglect

Failure to provide care

delay · postpone · defer · put off · shelve

fulfillment vs. neglect of duty

carry outshirk

Evade one's obligations

neglect · disregard · evade · dodge · blow off

Family

carryout, carryouts

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G