Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
'Carry out' means to complete a task, follow an instruction, or conduct research, acting as a more formal version of 'do'.
- Use it for formal tasks like 'carry out an experiment' or 'carry out an order'.
- It is a separable phrasal verb, but usually stays together unless using a pronoun.
- Never confuse it with 'carry on', which means to continue doing something.
Overview
미션: 배달 수행(Mission: Carry out the delivery)이라고 뜰 때 말이죠. 좀 멋지게 들리지 않나요?
carry out이 do라는 단어의 '전문가용' 사촌이기 때문입니다. do가 다목적 도구라면, carry out은 계획, 명령 또는 일련의 지침을 따를 때 사용됩니다. 단순히 «음식을 만드는 것»과 «레시피를 수행하는 것»(carrying out a recipe)의 차이라고 생각해보세요.carrying out 하고 있을 것입니다. 이 가이드에서는 이 구동사가 왜 그렇게 유용한지, 그리고 단순히 무거운 상자를 밖으로 나르는 것과 어떻게 다른지 살펴보겠습니다.How This Grammar Works
carry out과 같은 구동사는 역동적인 듀오와 같습니다. 동사(carry)와 불변사(out)라는 두 부분으로 구성됩니다. 이들이 힘을 합치면 팔로 물건을 들어 올리는 것과는 전혀 상관없는 완전히 새로운 의미가 탄생합니다.carry out the plan이라고 말할 수도 있고 carry the plan out이라고 말할 수도 있습니다.it이나 them 같은 대명사를 사용할 때는 *반드시* 중간에 넣어야 합니다.carry it out이라고 말해야 합니다. carry out it이라고 말하면 고장 난 AI처럼 들릴 수 있으니 꼭 피해야 합니다. it이라는 단어가 두 개의 문법 빵 조각 사이에 끼워진 작은 샌드위치 속이라고 상상해보세요!
Formation Pattern
carry는 시제에 따라 형태가 변하지만, out이라는 단어는 그대로 유지된다는 점을 기억하세요. 이 관계에서 변함없는 친구입니다.
carry out을 사용합니다(3인칭 단수는 carries out).
carried out을 사용합니다. y가 i로 바뀐다는 점에 유의하세요!
carrying out을 사용합니다. 작업이 한창 진행 중일 때 완벽합니다.
carry out the test. | 나는 테스트를 실시한다.
carries out the order. | 그녀는 명령을 수행한다.
carried out the plan. | 우리는 계획을 수행했다.
carrying out research. | 그들은 연구를 수행하고 있다.
When To Use It
계획을 완벽하게 carry out 해야 해!라고 말할 수도 있겠죠. 새로운 백신에 대한 뉴스 기사를 읽고 있다면 과학자들이 많은 테스트를 carried out 했다라고 적혀 있을 수도 있습니다.carry out 해야 합니다.이전 직장에서 많은 다양한 프로젝트를 carried out 했습니다라고 말할 수 있습니다. 계획적이고 전문적인 느낌을 주며, 실제로 일을 해내는 사람처럼 들리게 합니다.
Common Mistakes
carry out이 방에서 무언가를 밖으로 나르는 물리적 행동과 같은 의미라고 생각하는 것입니다. 집 밖으로 의자를 나르는 것은 'carrying the chair out'이며, 이는 물리적인 움직임입니다. 하지만 작업을 수행하고 있다면 구동사 carry out입니다. 또 다른 큰 실수는 '대명사 함정'입니다. 앞서 언급했듯이 it은 항상 중간에 두어야 합니다: carry it out. 또한 carry on과 혼동하지 마세요. carry on은 무언가를 계속한다는 뜻입니다(유명한 Keep Calm and Carry On포스터처럼요). 누군가에게 일을
carry out 하라고 말할 때는 특정 작업을 끝내라는 뜻입니다. carry on이라고 말할 때는 단순히 하던 일을 계속하라는 뜻입니다.Contrast With Similar Patterns
do 대신 carry out을 써야 할지 어떻게 알 수 있을까요? do를 거대한 우산이라고 생각해보세요. 숙제하기(do homework), 설거지하기(do dishes), 최선을 다하기(do your best) 등 모든 것을 포함합니다.carry out은 훨씬 더 구체적입니다. 프로세스나 일련의 단계를 암시합니다. 설거지를 위한 매우 복잡한 10단계 계획이 있지 않는 한 보통 I carried out the dishes라고 말하지 않습니다!research(연구), experiments(실험), orders(명령), instructions(지침), plans(계획) 등에는 carry out을 사용하세요. 또한 perform(수행하다)과도 대비됩니다. perform은 매우 격식 있는 표현입니다(외과 의사나 음악가처럼).carry out은 너무 격식 차리지도, 너무 가볍지도 않은 완벽한 중간 지점입니다.Quick FAQ
carry out은 '테이크아웃' 음식과 같은 뜻인가요?
좋은 질문입니다! 일부 국가에서는 하이픈이 있는 carry-out이 식당에서 집으로 가져가는 음식을 의미할 수 있습니다. 하지만 동사로서의 carry out은 작업에 관한 것입니다. 피자를 carry out 한다면 물리적으로 옮기는 것입니다. 주문을 carry out 한다면 요청을 이행하는 것입니다!
숙제에 써도 되나요?
가능하지만, 마치 비밀 요원이나 과학자가 된 것처럼 들릴 수 있습니다.
수학 숙제를 carried out 했다라고 하면 매우 진지하게 들립니다. 대부분의 사람들은 그냥 I did my homework라고 말합니다.
carry out의 과거형은 무엇인가요?
carried out입니다. y를 i로 바꾸는 것을 잊지 마세요!
Conjugating 'Carry Out'
| Tense | Subject | Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I/You/We/They
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carry out
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I carry out the tests.
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Present Simple
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He/She/It
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carries out
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She carries out the research.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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carried out
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They carried out the plan.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am carrying out
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I am carrying out an audit.
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Present Perfect
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He/She/It
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has carried out
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He has carried out the task.
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Future (Will)
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All subjects
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will carry out
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We will carry out the orders.
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Passive (Past)
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The task
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was carried out
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The task was carried out.
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Contractions with Pronouns
| Full Form | Contraction | Rule |
|---|---|---|
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I will carry it out
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I'll carry it out
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Pronoun must be in the middle.
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They have carried it out
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They've carried it out
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Standard present perfect contraction.
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We do not carry it out
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We don't carry it out
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Negative contraction.
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Meanings
To perform a task, a piece of work, or a specific duty that has been assigned or planned.
Perform/Execute
To do something that you have been told to do or that you have planned to do.
“The hospital is carrying out tests to find the cause of the problem.”
“It is difficult to carry out these changes without more funding.”
Conduct Research
To perform a systematic investigation or scientific experiment.
“Extensive research was carried out to determine the effects of the new drug.”
“We need to carry out a survey to understand customer needs.”
Fulfill a Promise
To do what you said you would do, such as a threat or a promise.
“He finally carried out his threat to resign from the company.”
“The government failed to carry out its promises to lower taxes.”
Reference Table
| 구조 | 의미 | 예시 | 사용 팁 |
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Subject + carry out + Object
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과제 실행/완료
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We'll carry out the survey.
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가장 흔한 형태, 목적어가 뒤에 와요.
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Subject + carry + Pronoun + out
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과제 실행/완료
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Please carry it out.
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대명사는 반드시 사이에 넣어야 해요.
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Subject + carry + Noun + out
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과제 실행/완료
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They carried their duties out.
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덜 흔하고, 종종 격식적이거나 옛날 표현처럼 들릴 수 있어요.
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Carry (alone)
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물리적으로 운반하다
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She carried the books.
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여기서는 구동사가 아니에요; 'out'이 필요 없어요.
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Carry on
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행동을 계속하다
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Let's carry on with work.
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의미가 다르니 혼동하지 마세요.
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
The department will carry out a comprehensive review of the policy. (Workplace)
We need to carry out these repairs soon. (Workplace)
I'll get the job done by Friday. (Workplace)
I'll knock it out by Friday. (Workplace)
Carry Out: 핵심 개념
주요 사용처
- 계획 Implement a strategy
- 명령 Follow instructions
- 연구 Conduct studies
- 의무 Fulfill responsibilities
형성
- 동사 + 전치사 Carry + Out
- 타동사 Needs an object
- 분리 가능 Pronoun in middle
흔한 실수
- 'out' 잊기 Use 'carry' alone
- 틀린 전치사 'Carry on' instead
- 대명사 순서 'Carry out it'
Carry Out 대 유사 동사
'Carry Out' 사용 결정하기
계획, 과제, 명령 또는 지시를 완료하거나 실행하는 것에 대한 행동인가요?
단순히 물리적으로 무언가를 운반하는 것에 대한 것인가요?
행동을 계속하는 것에 대한 것인가요?
무엇을 'Carry Out' 할 수 있을까요?
계획 및 지시
- • a plan
- • orders
- • instructions
- • a strategy
의무 및 과제
- • your duties
- • a task
- • a job
- • responsibilities
연구 및 행동
- • research
- • an experiment
- • a survey
- • an investigation
약속 및 위협
- • a promise
- • a threat
수준별 예문
Please carry out the trash.
Please take the trash outside.
He does his work.
He performs his tasks.
I carry the bag.
I am holding the bag.
They do the test.
They are taking the test.
The doctor will carry out the test.
The doctor will perform the medical test.
We need to carry out the plan.
We need to do what we planned.
Did you carry out my instructions?
Did you do what I told you?
She carried out the experiment.
She did the science experiment.
The survey was carried out last month.
The research survey was conducted last month.
It is important to carry out regular maintenance.
It is important to do regular checks and repairs.
If you have a task, you must carry it out.
If you have a job, you must finish it.
The company is carrying out an internal investigation.
The company is looking into its own problems.
The rebels failed to carry out their threat.
The rebels did not do the bad thing they promised.
Extensive repairs are being carried out on the bridge.
Many repairs are currently happening on the bridge.
The pilot carried out an emergency landing.
The pilot performed a difficult landing safely.
We must carry out a thorough risk assessment.
We need to check for all possible dangers.
The mandate was carried out with clinical precision.
The order was completed perfectly and carefully.
The carrying out of the death penalty remains controversial.
The execution of the sentence is a debated topic.
They carried out a series of controlled explosions.
They performed planned explosions for safety.
The research, carried out over ten years, proved the theory.
The long-term study confirmed the idea.
The logistical nightmare of carrying out such a feat cannot be overstated.
It was incredibly difficult to organize and perform this action.
He was merely carrying out the dictates of his conscience.
He was only doing what his internal morals told him to do.
The treaty requires both nations to carry out mutual inspections.
The agreement says both countries must check each other.
The sheer scale of the operation carried out by the task force was unprecedented.
The size of the work done by the group was new and huge.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners often mix these up because both start with 'carry'. 'Carry on' means to continue.
To be 'carried away' means to lose self-control due to emotion.
Both mean to perform a task, but 'execute' is much more formal.
자주 하는 실수
I carry out the bag.
I carry the bag out.
I carry out it.
I carry it out.
He carry out the task.
He carries out the task.
I will carry on the order.
I will carry out the order.
The doctor carried on the test.
The doctor carried out the test.
They carried out a surgery.
They performed a surgery.
I am carry out research.
I am carrying out research.
We need to carry out with the plan.
We need to carry out the plan.
The research was carry out by experts.
The research was carried out by experts.
I will carry out it tomorrow.
I will carry it out tomorrow.
The execution of the task was carried out.
The task was carried out.
문장 패턴
The ___ was carried out by ___.
We need to carry out a ___ to ___.
It is difficult to carry out ___ when ___.
Real World Usage
The researchers carried out a double-blind study.
The unit carried out the mission at dawn.
Who will carry out the action items from today's meeting?
The surgeon carried out the operation successfully.
We are carrying out a survey to improve our service.
The council is carrying out roadworks on the M1.
'계획 실행하기'라고 생각해 보세요
The team needs to carry out the new strategy.처럼요.
'Out'을 잊지 마세요!
You must carry out the research.기억하세요.
대명사 위치 규칙
Please carry it out.이라고 말해야 자연스러워요. 원어민처럼 들리는 비법이죠!
전문적인 용어
We need to carry out a thorough analysis.라고 말하면 더 유능하게 들릴 수 있어요.
함께 쓰이는 단어에 귀 기울이세요
The scientists will carry out an experiment.처럼요.
Smart Tips
Replace 'did' with 'carried out' to immediately increase the professional tone of your writing.
Think of 'it' as a wedge that splits the verb and the particle apart.
Check if the object is a physical thing (like a chair) or a task (like a plan) to know if it's literal or figurative.
Ask yourself: Am I finishing something or continuing something? If finishing, use 'out'.
발음
Linking
The 'y' in 'carry' and the 'o' in 'out' are often linked with a slight 'w' or 'j' sound depending on speed, but usually, the 'r' in 'carry' leads into the 'out'.
Stress
In phrasal verbs, the particle (out) often receives more stress than the verb (carry) when used at the end of a sentence.
Rising on 'Out'
Did you carry it OUT? ↗
Asking for confirmation of completion.
암기하기
기억법
Carry the box OUT of the room to finish the job.
시각적 연상
Imagine a scientist holding a clipboard, walking OUT of a lab after finishing a successful experiment. The 'out' represents the completion of the work.
Rhyme
To carry out a plan, you must be the man (or woman) with the can-do attitude!
Story
A detective received a secret order. He had to carry out a search of the mansion. He carried it out at midnight and found the evidence.
Word Web
챌린지
Write down three things you need to 'carry out' at work or school this week using the phrase 'I will carry out...'
문화 노트
In Scotland and parts of Northern England, a 'carry-out' is a noun meaning takeaway food or alcohol bought from a shop to be consumed elsewhere.
In global business, 'carry out' is part of 'action-oriented' language. It is preferred over 'do' because it sounds more accountable and systematic.
Using 'carry out' is a marker of scientific literacy. Using 'do' in a lab report can make the writer seem less professional.
From the verb 'carry' (to bear or transport) and the adverb 'out' (to the end or completion).
대화 시작하기
What is the most difficult task you have had to carry out at work?
If you were a scientist, what kind of research would you carry out?
Have you ever carried out a plan that didn't go as expected?
Do you think it's important for soldiers to carry out every order they are given?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
The team needs to ___ the new safety procedures immediately.
Find and fix the mistake:
She will carry it out the task.
Translate into English: 'Ellos realizaron la investigación en el laboratorio.'
Answer starts with: ["T...
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /4
연습 문제
8 exercisesThe scientist needs to carry ___ the experiment.
Choose the correct pronoun placement.
Find and fix the mistake:
The soldiers carried on the orders of the general.
out / the / they / investigation / carried
Carry out
A: Did you finish the survey? B: Yes, we ___ yesterday.
I carried out the heavy box to the car.
The / research / by / was / carried / out / NASA.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe manager expects us to ___ his instructions precisely.
The company decided to carry their plan on.
Translate into English: 'Ella llevó a cabo una investigación exhaustiva para su tesis.'
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the phrases:
We need to ___ this plan meticulously for success.
The doctor decided to carry out it quickly.
Translate into English: 'Debemos cumplir con nuestras responsabilidades laborales.'
Which sentence is correct?
Unscramble the sentence:
Match the phrasal verbs to their meanings:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Yes, you can! 'Carry out' is separable. Both 'carry out the task' and 'carry the task out' are correct, though the first one is more common.
No. 'Carry out' means to perform or complete a task. 'Carry on' means to continue doing something.
Usually, yes. In a text to a friend, you would just say 'I'll do it' or 'I'll get it done'. Save 'carry out' for work or school.
If you mean taking something outside, you say 'carry the box out'. 'Carry out' as a phrasal verb is almost always for abstract things like plans or tests.
The passive form is 'be carried out'. For example: 'The repairs were carried out by the landlord.'
Only if you are physically lifting them and walking out of a room. You cannot 'carry out' a person as a task.
Yes, 'carry-out' (with a hyphen) can mean takeaway food in some dialects, but this is informal.
You can use 'do', but 'carry out' makes you sound more professional and precise, especially in academic or business writing.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Llevar a cabo
Spanish 'llevar a cabo' is slightly more formal than 'carry out'.
Effectuer / Mener à bien
French doesn't use phrasal verbs, so the 'verb + particle' structure is new for learners.
Ausführen
In German, the 'aus' always goes to the very end of the clause in main sentences.
実行する (Jikkou suru)
There is no concept of 'carrying' or 'out' in the Japanese equivalent.
تنفيذ (Tanfidh)
Arabic uses a single verb form rather than a multi-word phrasal verb.
执行 (Zhíxíng)
Chinese verbs do not change form for tense like 'carry' becomes 'carried'.
Learning Path
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