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execute
[ek-si-kyoot]
verb (used with object)
to carry out; accomplish.
to execute a plan or order.
to perform or do.
to execute a maneuver;
to execute a gymnastic feat.
to inflict capital punishment on; put to death according to law.
to murder; assassinate.
to produce in accordance with a plan or design.
a painting executed by an unknown artist.
to perform or play (a piece of music).
Law.
to give effect or force to (a law, decree, judicial sentence, etc.).
to carry out the terms of (a will).
to transact or carry through (a contract, mortgage, etc.) in the manner prescribed by law; complete and give validity to (a legal instrument) by fulfilling the legal requirements, as by signing or sealing.
Computers., to run (a program or routine) or carry out (an instruction in a program).
verb (used without object)
to perform or accomplish something, as an assigned task.
Sports., to perform properly the fundamental moves or mechanics of a sport, game, position, or particular play; show smoothness in necessary skills.
We just didn't execute defensively.
execute
/ ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt /
verb
to put (a condemned person) to death; inflict capital punishment upon
to carry out; complete; perform; do
to execute an order
to perform; accomplish; effect
to execute a pirouette
to make or produce
to execute a drawing
to carry into effect (a judicial sentence, the law, etc); enforce
law to comply with legal formalities in order to render (a deed, etc) effective, as by signing, sealing, and delivering
to sign (a will) in the presence of witnesses and in accordance with other legal formalities
to carry out the terms of (a contract, will, etc)
Other Word Forms
- executable adjective
- executer noun
- nonexecutable adjective
- outexecute verb (used with object)
- preexecute verb (used with object)
- reexecute verb (used with object)
- unexecutable adjective
- unexecuting adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of execute1
Example Sentences
"Didn't execute as good as we possibly can, missed some opportunities to score touchdowns in the red zone but found a way to win, which is what matters most."
The north London club conjured their second try in the 63rd minute, with Farrell executing an exquisite crossfield kick for Earl to score.
He tinkered with new pitches, including a cutter and sinker, but still couldn’t execute his trademark splitter the way he wanted.
Some ICE officials say operations, such as the South Shore apartment-building raid, are carelessly executed and could legally jeopardize the administration’s deportation strategy.
Putting the blame solely at their door would be unfair to Hull KR, who executed their tactics to perfection and looked sensational in possession, attack and, for the most part, defence.
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