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What does “have people do(carry out) something” mean?

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Rebecca

"To have someone do/carry out something" means to cause, direct, or make someone complete an action. Ex. My mother had me mow the lawn this morning. Ex. My boss only had me carry out some simple tasks as I was still a new employee.

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