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execute

verb

  1. put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect
  2. carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ / /ˈɛɡzɪˌkjuːt/ / /eɡ.zɪ.kjuːʈ/

verb

Etymology: From Old French executer (French exécuter), from Latin exsecutus, past participle of exsequor (“to follow (up/through)”, particularly in the sense “to go through with a deed or punishment”), from ex- (“out”) + sequor (“to follow”).

  1. To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.

    There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.

    According to international treaties, it is illegal to execute prisoners of war.

  2. To carry out; to put into effect.

    Your orders have been executed, sir!

    I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.

  3. To perform.

    to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly

    to execute a turn in ballet

  4. To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.

    to execute a contract

  5. To start, launch, or run.

    to execute a program

  6. To run, usually successfully.

    The program executed, but data problems were discovered.