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Definition execute in American English

execute verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈeksəˌkjut/
1

to kill someone as a punishment for a crime

Example

The state will execute him in 24 hours unless his appeal is granted.

Example

Sidney and Russell were both executed for their part in the plot.

Synonyms and related words
kill murder strangle behead capital punishment the chair
2

to complete something that you have agreed or planned to do

Example

We check that all work is being executed according to the council's guidelines.

Example

The ankle twisted when she was executing a particularly complex step.

Synonyms and related words
do perform act
2.2

to create a work of art

Synonyms and related words
work create base on
3

to make certain that the instructions in someone's will are followed after they die

4

to make a computer use a program or carry out an instruction

Synonyms and related words
access archive author
Definition execute in American English