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   Ex·e·cute

   /ˈeksəˌkyo͞ot/

   

   verb

   • 1. carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action): "the corporation executed a series of financial deals" Similar carry outaccomplishperformimplementeffectbring offbring aboutachievecarry offcarry throughcompleteenactenforceput into effectput into practicedodischargeprosecuteengineeradministerattainrealizefulfillperpetrateinformal:pull offswingcutarchaic:acquit oneself ofrare:effectuate
   • ▪ produce (a work of art): "not only does she execute embroideries, she designs them too"
   • ▪ perform (an activity or maneuver requiring care or skill): "they had to execute their dance steps with the greatest precision" Similar performpresentrenderstageput on
   • ▪ make (a legal instrument) valid by signing or sealing it.
   • ▪ carry out (a judicial sentence, the terms of a will, or other order): "police executed a search warrant"
   • ▪ carry out an instruction or program.
   • 2. carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person): "he was convicted of treason and executed" Similar put to deathcarry out a sentence of death onkillhangsend to the gibbetbeheadguillotinedecapitateelectrocuteshootput before a firing squadsend to the gas chambergarrottecrucifystone to deathlynchsend to the electric chairsend to the chairinformal:string upfryhistorical:bowstring
   • ▪ kill (someone) as a political act: "he would be executed if he fell into rebel hands"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French executer, from medieval Latin executare, from Latin exsequi ‘follow up, punish’, from ex- ‘out’ + sequi ‘follow’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › executeExecute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to carry (something) out fully : to put (something) completely into effect. execute a command. executed the plan. The pilot executed an emergency landing. 2. : to do what is provided or required by (something) The police executed the search warrant. 3. : to put (someone) to death especially in compliance with a legal sentence. 4.

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   verb (used with object) , ex·e·cut·ed, ex·e·cut·ing. to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order. Synonyms: finish, consummate, complete, achieve. to perform or do: to execute a maneuver; to execute a gymnastic feat. to inflict capital punishment on; put to death according to law.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXECUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to do or perform something, especially in a planned way: to execute a deal / plan. The whole play was executed with great precision. execute a will law specialized. If you execute someone's will, you deal with that person's money, property, etc., according to the instructions in it:

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › executeExecute - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of execute. verb. put in effect. “ execute the decision of the people”. synonyms: accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill. carry out, follow out, follow through, follow up, go through, implement, put through. pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue. see more. verb.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionexecute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of execute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › executeEXECUTE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   EXECUTE definition: 1. to kill someone as a legal punishment: 2. to do something, such as follow a plan or order: . Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXECUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · to perform; accomplish; effect. to execute a pirouette. 4. to make or produce. to execute a drawing. 5. to carry into effect (a judicial sentence, the law, etc); enforce. 6. law. to comply with legal formalities in order to render (a deed, etc) effective, as by signing, sealing, and delivering.