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to execute
01
to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty
Transitive: to execute sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
execute
3rd person singular
executes
Present participle
executing
Past simple
executed
Past participle
executed
Examples
The condemned criminal was executed by lethal injection after exhausting all appeals.
02
to carry out or implement a plan, action, or decision
Transitive: to execute a plan or strategy
Examples
The project manager was able to successfully execute the plan, completing the construction ahead of schedule.
03
to sign or formally endorse a document, often with legal implications
Transitive: to execute a document or deed
Examples
The CEO was required to execute the contract, finalizing the company's partnership with the international supplier.
04
to perform or carry out a skillful and well-coordinated action or maneuver
Transitive: to execute a maneuver or procedure
Examples
The gymnast executed a flawless routine, earning a perfect score from the judges.
05
to carry out or perform the legal aspects or formalities of a process or action
Transitive: to execute a judicial sentence or order
Examples
The attorney was appointed to execute the will, ensuring the deceased's wishes were legally carried out.
06
to perform a set of instructions or commands in a computer program or software
Transitive: to execute a computer command or program
Examples
When you click on the icon, the operating system will execute the program and open the application.
07
to create an artistic piece
Transitive: to execute a work of art
Examples
The sculptor meticulously executed a stunning marble statue.
Lexical Tree
executable
executed
executing
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