carry through {v.}
1a. To put into action.
Mr. Green was not able to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg.
1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action.
Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them.
Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY OUT.
When the tire blew out, the rules Jim had learned in driving class carried him through safely. Categories: verb