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verb (used with object)
1.
to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order.
2.
to perform or do: to execute a maneuver; to execute a gymnastic feat.
3.
to inflict capital punishment on; put to death according to law.
4.
to murder; assassinate.
5.
EXPANDto produce in accordance with a plan or design: a painting executed by an unknown artist.
6.
to perform or play (a piece of music).
7.
Law.
a.
to give effect or force to (a law, decree, judicial sentence, etc.).
b.
to carry out the terms of (a will).
c.
to transact or carry through (a contract, mortgage, etc.) in the manner prescribed by law; complete and give validity to (a legal instrument) by fulfilling the legal requirements, as by signing or sealing.
8.
COLLAPSEComputers. to run (a program or routine) or to carry out (an instruction in a program).
verb (used without object)
9.
to perform or accomplish something, as an assigned task.
10.
Sports. to perform properly the fundamental moves or mechanics of a sport, game, position, or particular play; show smoothness in necessary skills: We just didn't execute defensively.
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Execute
is always a great word to know.
So is manslaughter. Does it mean:
| the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought |
| being unable or legally unqualified to perform specified acts or to be held legally responsible for such acts |
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English executen < Old French executer < Medieval Latin execūtāre, derivative of Latin execūtus, past participle of ex(s)equī to follow up, carry out (punishment), execute; see ex-1, sequence
1350–1400; Middle English executen < Old French executer < Medieval Latin execūtāre, derivative of Latin execūtus, past participle of ex(s)equī to follow up, carry out (punishment), execute; see ex-1, sequence
Related forms
ex·e·cut·a·ble, adjective
ex·e·cut·er, noun
non·ex·e·cut·a·ble, adjective
out·ex·e·cute, verb (used with object), -cut·ed, -cut·ing.
pre·ex·e·cute, verb (used with object), -cut·ed, -cut·ing.
EXPANDre·ex·e·cute, verb (used with object), -cut·ed, -cut·ing.
un·ex·e·cut·a·ble, adjective
un·ex·e·cut·ed, adjective
un·ex·e·cut·ing, adjective
well-ex·e·cut·ed, adjective
COLLAPSE
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Example Sentences
- You have to be able to work as a team, think tactically, and execute plans efficiently.
- Don't bother to reform, just execute.
- Let everyone know the gameplan and execute it.
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Word Origin & History
execute
late 14c., "to carry into effect," from Fr. executer, from M.L. executare, from L. execut-/exsecut-, pp. stem of exequi/exsequi "to follow out" (see execution). Meaning "to inflict capital punishment" is from late 15c. Related: Executed; executing.
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