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Meaning of execute in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɛksəˌkjut/

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  1. Verb

    execute

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

    Examples

    • « In some states, criminals are executed »
  2. 2. murder execution-style

    Examples

    • « The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed »
  3. 3. put in effect

    Examples

    • « carry out a task »
    • « execute the decision of the people »
    • « He actioned the operation »
  4. 4. carry out the legalities of

    Examples

    • « execute a will or a deed »
  5. 5. carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine

    Examples

    • « Run the dishwasher »
    • « run a new program on the Mac »
    • « the computer executed the instruction »
  6. 6. carry out or perform an action

    Examples

    • « John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters »
    • « the skater executed a triple pirouette »
    • « she did a little dance »
  7. 7. sign in the presence of witnesses

    Examples

    • « The President executed the treaty »

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