execute


Definition: Meaning of, execute in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛksɪkjuːt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
execute executed executed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
executing executes
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  1. kill somebody to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment
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  2. do something formal to do something that has been carefully planned [=  implement]
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  3. perform an action formal to perform a difficult action or movement
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  4. computer technical if a computer executes a program or COMMAND (= instruction), it makes the program or COMMAND happen or work
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  5. legal document law to make sure that the instructions in a legal document are followed
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  6. produce something formal to produce a painting, book, film etc
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