Carry out research
A2 · Study & Academic · A2 collocations
Meaning
To do detailed study in order to discover new facts or information.
Example
The university is carrying out research into the effects of social media on sleep.
How to use it
'Research' is uncountable: avoid 'a research' and 'researches'. Use 'carry out', 'conduct' or 'do' research, not 'make research'.
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