Carry out perfectly (4)

I believe the answer is:

nail

(Other definitions for nail that I've seen before include "Small metal spike" , "Hammered individual" , "Bring down" , "Carpentry fastener" , "Thin pointed fastener" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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