carry through

Verb

Open English WordNet

Verb (2)

  1. put in effect“carry out a task”“execute the decision of the people”“He actioned the operation”Synonyms: accomplishexecutecarry outactionfulfillfulfilMore general complete, effectMore specific do, dispatch, consummate, run, get overSimilar follow through, follow up
  2. bring into safety“We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attack”Synonyms: savepull throughbring throughMore general act, moveMore specific rescue, deliver
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