carry out
phrasal verb · Phrasal verb / verb phrase B1
Plain meaning
do or complete a task, plan, or piece of work
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss do or complete a task, plan, or piece of work in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to carry out research before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to carry out research in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
carry out researchcarry out a surveycarry out an investigation
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “carry out research”.