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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
- executer noun
- executable adjective
- 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
“They expect both to be seamless and executed to perfection.”
Wood's availability helped England execute a long-standing plan to unleash high pace on Australia in this Ashes.
The Eagles’ offense struggled at times early in the season but has executed in the playoffs.
The company is also executing a large-scale cost-cutting program and holds undervalued assets, including its stake in copper producer Aurubis and its Technologies division, they add.
The new exchange will also be acquiring MIAXdx, a business that clears and executes derivatives trades.
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