execute

verb
UK: /ˈeksɪkjuːt/
US: /ˈeksɪkjuːt/

  1. To kill someone as a legal punishment.

    1. They will execute him for the crime.
    2. The state decided to execute the convicted murderer despite public protests.

  2. To perform or do something, especially in a planned or organized way.

    1. Please execute the plan right now.
    2. The company aims to execute its strategy to expand into new markets this year.

  3. To successfully perform a learned skill.

    1. He can execute the dance move.
    2. The gymnast flawlessly executed a difficult routine, earning a high score.

  4. To run a computer program or a set of instructions.

    1. Execute this code to see results.
    2. The computer will execute the program as soon as you press the enter key.

Synonyms

perform complete enact implement kill murder
execute noun

  1. A completed or performed action or task.

    1. It was a good execute of a task.
    2. The flawless execute of the plan was a testament to their careful preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "execute" in English means: To kill someone as a legal punishment., To perform or do something, especially in a planned or organized way., To successfully perform a learned skill., To run a computer program or a set of instructions..

The phonetic transcription of "execute" is /ˈeksɪkjuːt/ in British English and /ˈeksɪkjuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "execute": perform, complete, enact, implement, kill, murder.

Example usage of "execute": "They will execute him for the crime.". More examples on the page.