Execute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Execute is a verb meaning (transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.
Meaning
(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To carry out; to put into effect.
- (transitive) To perform.
- (transitive, computing) To start, launch, or run.
- (intransitive, computing) To run, usually successfully.
- (transitive, law) 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.
Example Sentences
to execute a turn in ballet
Your orders have been executed, sir!
to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly
I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.
Word Forms
- executes
- executing
- executed
- exequte
- exequute
Synonyms for execute
Depending on context, synonyms include perform, carry out, do, start, launch, run.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carry, carry out, accomplish, perform, fulfill, fulfil.
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Sources & Attribution
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