execute
execute Lexical Profile
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• verb
To carry out, accomplish, or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
"The project manager worked closely with the engineering team to execute the new strategy on schedule."
To put a condemned person to death as a legal penalty or formal sentence.
"During the reign of King Henry VIII, several prominent nobles were executed at the Tower of London for treason."
To perform or produce a skillful movement, maneuver, or work of art.
"The figure skater executed a flawless triple axel during her championship routine."
To run or carry out the instructions of a computer program or command (in computing).
"The database server takes less than a millisecond to execute the search query."
To make a legal document valid by signing, sealing, or completing all required formalities (in law).
"Both parties must execute the lease agreement in the presence of a notary public before taking possession of the property."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French executer, from Medieval Latin executare, a frequentative form of Latin exsequi ('to follow out, carry into effect'), from ex- ('out') + sequi ('to follow').
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