What does execute mean?
Definitions for execute
ˈɛk sɪˌkyutex·e·cute
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word execute.
Princeton's WordNet
execute, put to death(verb)
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
"In some states, criminals are executed"
execute(verb)
murder in a planned fashion
"The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed"
carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil(verb)
put in effect
"carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"
execute(verb)
carry out the legalities of
"execute a will or a deed"
run, execute(verb)
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
"Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction"
perform, execute, do(verb)
carry out or perform an action
"John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance"
execute(verb)
sign in the presence of witnesses
"The President executed the treaty"
Wiktionary
execute(Verb)
To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.
Etymology: From exsecutus, past participle of exsequor, from ex- + sequor.
execute(Verb)
To carry out; to put into effect.
Your orders have been executed, Sir!
Etymology: From exsecutus, past participle of exsequor, from ex- + sequor.
execute(Verb)
To begin putting into effect.
I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.
Etymology: From exsecutus, past participle of exsequor, from ex- + sequor.
execute(Verb)
To cause to become legally valid; as, to execute a contract.
Etymology: From exsecutus, past participle of exsequor, from ex- + sequor.
execute(Verb)
To start, launch or run; as, to execute a program.
Etymology: From exsecutus, past participle of exsequor, from ex- + sequor.
Webster Dictionary
Execute(verb)
to follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform
Execute(verb)
to complete, as a legal instrument; to perform what is required to give validity to, as by signing and perhaps sealing and delivering; as, to execute a deed, lease, mortgage, will, etc
Execute(verb)
to give effect to; to do what is provided or required by; to perform the requirements or stimulations of; as, to execute a decree, judgment, writ, or process
Execute(verb)
to infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor
Execute(verb)
too put to death illegally; to kill
Execute(verb)
to perform, as a piece of music, either on an instrument or with the voice; as, to execute a difficult part brilliantly
Execute(verb)
to do one's work; to act one's part of purpose
Execute(verb)
to perform musically
Freebase
Execute
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Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Execute
eks′e-kūt, v.t. to perform: to give effect to: to carry into effect the sentence of the law: to put to death by law.—adj. Exec′utable, that can be executed.—ns. Exec′utant, one who executes or performs; Ex′ecuter; Execū′tion, act of executing or performing: accomplishment: completion: carrying into effect the sentence of a court of law: the warrant for so doing: the infliction of capital punishment; Execū′tioner, one who executes, esp. one who inflicts capital punishment.—adj. Exec′utive, designed or fitted to execute: active: qualifying for or pertaining to the execution of the law.—n. the power or authority in government that carries the laws into effect: the persons who administer the government.—adv. Exec′utively.—n. Exec′utor, one who executes or performs: the person appointed to see a will carried into effect:—fem. Exec′utress, Exec′utrix.—adj. Executō′rial.—n. Exec′utorship.—adj. Exec′utory, executing official duties: designed to be carried into effect. [Fr. exécuter—L. exsequi, exsecutus—ex, out, sequi, to follow.]
British National Corpus
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'execute' in Verbs Frequency: #743
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of execute in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of execute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of execute in a Sentence
As soon as Ridley contacted us and we recognized that he wanted to paint that really accurate picture, it was easy for us to endorse the movie and then provide whatever kind of consultation and advice he needed to be able to execute on it.
It was a tough game for us. We played well enough to win but we didn't, our guys' confidence is not shaken. We see what we need to do and how we need to perform to win. So we have the blueprint, now we just need to execute at a higher level.
If you wanted to protect all 1.5 million barrels per day I don't think the market is that liquid, we think it would be very difficult to execute something like that in the marketplace.
Joe has a good understanding about what's going on in the game and what needs to be done, he relays the signs to Jonesy (third base coach Gary Jones). We try to execute it, try to get that bunt down or move that guy over. That's just A, B, C baseball.
I insist the company manifest its will and execute concrete actions to create a foundation of understanding.
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- ينفذ, أعدمArabic
- изпълнявам, извършвам, екзекутирамBulgarian
- executarCatalan, Valencian
- popravitCzech
- afvikle, udføre, påbegynde, eksekvere, starteDanish
- hinrichtenGerman
- ekzekutiEsperanto
- ajusticiar, ejecutarSpanish
- hukamaEstonian
- اجرا, اعدام کردنPersian
- käynnistää, täytäntöön, toimeenpanna, panna, teloittaa, toteuttaa, ajaa, saattaa voimaanFinnish
- exécuterFrench
- cuir an gnìomhScottish Gaelic
- exekutarIdo
- eseguireItalian
- 消す, 処刑, 実行, 行うJapanese
- ប្រតិបត្តិKhmer
- بردن بهڕێوهKurdish
- whakamateMāori
- eksekvere, kjøreNorwegian
- bewerkstelligen, uitvoeren, executerenDutch
- køyre, eksekvereNorwegian Nynorsk
- wykonaćPolish
- executar, rodarPortuguese
- hayratachiyQuechua
- казнить, исполнять, исполнитьRussian
- smàknuti, pròvesti, pogùbiti, izvŕšitiSerbo-Croatian
- zagnati, usmrtiti, izvršitiSlovene
- expediera, verkställa, köra, avrätta, exekveraSwedish
- ประหารThai
- cödetadeidönVolapük
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