durch|führen
Translation
to carry out, to conduct, to perform, to guide through
Examples
Wir führen eine Umfrage durch.
We are carrying out a survey.
Die Operation wurde erfolgreich durchgeführt.
The operation was carried out successfully.
Er führte uns durch das Museum.
He guided us through the museum.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) durchführen to carry out ((sth.)) We are carrying out an experiment.
((sb.)) ((durch+4)) durchführen to guide ((sb.)) ((through sth.)) She guided him through the process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausführen, realisieren, veranstalten
Etymology
From 'durch' (through) and 'führen' (to lead). Literally 'to lead through'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'leading' a plan 'through' to its completion. The prefix 'durch' often implies completion or thoroughness.