carry out research
collocation · Collocation / phrase B1
Plain meaning
do systematic study to find out more about something
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss do systematic study to find out more about something 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 researchconduct researchcarry out fieldwork
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “carry out research”.