execute
♦ ex|ecute /'eksɪkjuːt/ (executes executing executed)
1 [VERB] be V-ed, V n, be V-ed for n/-ing
To execute someone means to kill them as a punishment for a serious crime.
He was executed by lethal injection earlier today...
One group claimed to have executed the American hostage...
This boy's father had been executed for conspiring against the throne.
● execution [N-VAR]
Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th.
2 [VERB] V n
If you execute a plan, you carry it out. (FORMAL)
We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter.
● execution [N-UNCOUNT]
US forces are fully prepared for the execution of any action once the order is given by the president.
3 [VERB] V n
If you execute a difficult action or movement, you successfully perform it.
The landing was skilfully executed.
4 [VERB] V n, V-ed
When someone executes a work of art, they make or produce it, using an idea as a basis.
Morris executed a suite of twelve drawings in 1978...
A well-executed shot of a tall ship is a joy to behold.
● execution [N-UNCOUNT]
The ideas in the show's presentation were good, but failed in execution.
1 [VERB] be V-ed, V n, be V-ed for n/-ing
To execute someone means to kill them as a punishment for a serious crime.
He was executed by lethal injection earlier today...
One group claimed to have executed the American hostage...
This boy's father had been executed for conspiring against the throne.
● execution [N-VAR]
Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th.
2 [VERB] V n
If you execute a plan, you carry it out. (FORMAL)
We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter.
● execution [N-UNCOUNT]
US forces are fully prepared for the execution of any action once the order is given by the president.
3 [VERB] V n
If you execute a difficult action or movement, you successfully perform it.
The landing was skilfully executed.
4 [VERB] V n, V-ed
When someone executes a work of art, they make or produce it, using an idea as a basis.
Morris executed a suite of twelve drawings in 1978...
A well-executed shot of a tall ship is a joy to behold.
● execution [N-UNCOUNT]
The ideas in the show's presentation were good, but failed in execution.