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(eksɪkjuːt)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense executes, present participle executing, past tense, past participle executed

1. verb

To execute someone means to kill them as a punishment for a serious crime.

He was executed by lethal injection earlier today. [be VERB-ed]

One group claimed to have executed the American hostage. [VERB noun]

This boy's father had been executed for conspiring against the throne. [be VERB-ed + for]

execution (eksɪkjuːʃən)Word forms: plural executions variable noun

Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th.

Synonyms: killing, hanging, the death penalty, the rope More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: carrying out, performance, operation, administration More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: performance, style, delivery, manner More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: validation, signing, delivery, sealing More Synonyms of execute

2. verb

If you execute a plan, you carry it out.

[formal]

We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: carry out, effect, finish, complete More Synonyms of execute

execution uncountable noun

U.S. forces are fully prepared for the execution of any action once the order isgiven by the president. [+ of]

Synonyms: killing, hanging, the death penalty, the rope More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: carrying out, performance, operation, administration More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: performance, style, delivery, manner More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: validation, signing, delivery, sealing More Synonyms of execute

3. verb

If you execute a difficult action or movement, you successfully perform it.

I executed the hairpin turn high on the sheer western face of the mountains. [VERB noun]

The landing was skilfully executed. [be VERB-ed]

Synonyms: perform, do, carry out, accomplish More Synonyms of execute

4. verb

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. [VERB noun]

A well-executed shot of a tall ship is a joy to behold. [VERB-ed]

execution uncountable noun

The ideas in the show's presentation were good, but failed in execution.

Synonyms: killing, hanging, the death penalty, the rope More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: carrying out, performance, operation, administration More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: performance, style, delivery, manner More Synonyms of execute

Synonyms: validation, signing, delivery, sealing More Synonyms of execute

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execute in British English

(ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt)

verb (transitive)

to put (a condemned person) to death; inflict capital punishment upon

to carry out; complete; perform; do

to execute an order

to perform; accomplish; effect

to execute a pirouette

to make or produce

to execute a drawing

to carry into effect (a judicial sentence, the law, etc); enforce

6. law

to comply with legal formalities in order to render (a deed, etc) effective, as by signing, sealing, and delivering

to sign (a will) in the presence of witnesses and in accordance with other legal formalities

to carry out the terms of (a contract, will, etc)

Derived forms

executer (ˈexeˌcuter)

noun

Word origin

C14: from Old French executer, back formation from executeur executor

execute in American English

(ˈɛksɪˌkjut)

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈexeˌcuted or ˈexeˌcuting

to follow out or carry out; do; perform; fulfill

to execute another's orders

to carry into effect; administer (laws, etc.)

to put to death as in accordance with a legally imposed sentence

to create or produce in accordance with an idea, plan, blueprint, etc.

to execute a statue in marble

to perform (a piece of music, a part in a play, etc.)

6. Computing

to perform the operations indicated in (an instruction or program)

7. Law

to complete or make valid (a deed, contract, etc.) as by signing, sealing, and delivering

verb intransitive

8. Computing

to run an instruction or program

SIMILAR WORDS: kill, perˈform

Derived forms

executable (ˈexeˌcutable)

adjective

Word origin

ME executen < OFr executer, back-form. < executeur: see executor

Synonyms of 'execute'

put to death, kill, shoot, hang

carry out, effect, finish, complete

perform, do, carry out, accomplish

validate, sign, serve, deliver

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execute

British English: execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ VERB

To execute someone means to kill them as a punishment.

The boy's father was executed for his crime.

American English: execute
Arabic: يُعْدِمُ
Brazilian Portuguese: executar
Chinese: 将…处死
Croatian: pogubiti
Czech: popravit
Danish: henrette
Dutch: executeren
European Spanish: ejecutar
Finnish: teloittaa
French: exécuter
German: hinrichten
Greek: εκτελώ
Italian: giustiziare
Japanese: 処刑する
Korean: 실행하다
Norwegian: henrette
Polish: wykonać
European Portuguese: executar
Romanian: a executa
Russian: казнить
Latin American Spanish: ejecutar
Swedish: verkställa
Thai: ประหารชีวิต
Turkish: idam etmek
Ukrainian: страчувати
Vietnamese: hành hình

Chinese translation of 'execute'

execute

(ˈɛksɪkjuːt)

vt

[person] 将(將) ... 处(處)死 (jiāng ... chǔsǐ)
(frm) [plan, order] 实(實)行 (shíxíng)
[manoeuvre] 完成 (wánchéng)

1 (verb) in the sense of put to death

Definition

to put a condemned person to death

Roman soldiers could be executed for treason.

Synonyms

put to death

kill

More than 200 people were killed in the disaster.

shoot

The police had orders to shoot anyone who attacked them.

hang

The five were expected to be hanged at 7 am on Tuesday.

behead

Charles I was beheaded by the Cromwellians.

decapitate

After the French Revolution the guillotine was used to decapitate prisoners.

guillotine

electrocute

2 (verb) in the sense of carry out

Definition

to produce or create (a work of art)

We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter.

Synonyms

carry out

effect

Prospects for effecting real political change have taken a step backward.

finish

He was cheered when he finished his speech.

complete

He had just completed his first novel.

achieve

There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals.

realize

The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage.

implement

The government promised to implement a new system to control loan institutions.

fulfil

He is too ill to fulfil his duties.

enforce

The measures are being enforced by Interior Ministry troops.

accomplish

render

discharge

the quiet competence with which he discharged his many duties

administer

He is shown administering most of the blows.

prosecute

enact

consummate

No one has yet been able to consummate a deal.

put into effect

bring off

3 (verb) in the sense of perform

Definition

to carry out or accomplish

The landing was skilfully executed.

Synonyms

perform

people who have performed outstanding acts of bravery

I was trying to do some work.

carry out

accomplish

If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal.

4 (verb) in the sense of validate

Definition

to render (a deed) effective, for example by signing it

the procedure for executing a will

Synonyms

validate

sign

serve

Serve it with French bread.

deliver

seal

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accomplish

Definition

to complete

If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal.

Synonyms

realize,

produce,

effect,

finish,

complete,

manage,

achieve,

perform,

carry out,

conclude,

fulfil,

execute,

bring about,

attain,

consummate,

bring off (informal),

do,

effectuate,

put the tin lid on

in the sense of achieve

Definition

to gain by hard work or effort

There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals.

Synonyms

accomplish,

reach,

fulfil,

finish,

complete,

gain,

perform,

earn,

do,

get,

win,

carry out,

realize,

obtain,

conclude,

acquire,

execute,

bring about,

attain,

consummate,

procure,

bring off (informal),

effectuate,

put the tin lid on

in the sense of administer

Definition

to organize and put into practice

He is shown administering most of the blows.

Synonyms

execute,

do,

give,

provide,

apply,

perform,

carry out,

impose,

realize,

implement,

enforce,

render,

discharge,

enact,

dispense,

mete out,

bring off

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单词	execute
释义	Trends of execute View usage for: execute (eksɪkjuːt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense executes, present participle executing, past tense, past participle executed 1. verb To execute someone means to kill them as a punishment for a serious crime. He was executed by lethal injection earlier today. [be VERB-ed] One group claimed to have executed the American hostage. [VERB noun] This boy's father had been executed for conspiring against the throne. [be VERB-ed + for] execution (eksɪkjuːʃən)Word forms: plural executions variable noun Execution by lethal injection is scheduled for July 30th. Synonyms: killing, hanging, the death penalty, the rope More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: carrying out, performance, operation, administration More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: performance, style, delivery, manner More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: validation, signing, delivery, sealing More Synonyms of execute 2. verb If you execute a plan, you carry it out. [formal] We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter. [VERB noun] Synonyms: carry out, effect, finish, complete More Synonyms of execute execution uncountable noun U.S. forces are fully prepared for the execution of any action once the order isgiven by the president. [+ of] Synonyms: killing, hanging, the death penalty, the rope More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: carrying out, performance, operation, administration More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: performance, style, delivery, manner More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: validation, signing, delivery, sealing More Synonyms of execute 3. verb If you execute a difficult action or movement, you successfully perform it. I executed the hairpin turn high on the sheer western face of the mountains. [VERB noun] The landing was skilfully executed. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: perform, do, carry out, accomplish More Synonyms of execute 4. verb 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. [VERB noun] A well-executed shot of a tall ship is a joy to behold. [VERB-ed] execution uncountable noun The ideas in the show's presentation were good, but failed in execution. Synonyms: killing, hanging, the death penalty, the rope More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: carrying out, performance, operation, administration More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: performance, style, delivery, manner More Synonyms of execute Synonyms: validation, signing, delivery, sealing More Synonyms of execute More Synonyms of execute execute in British English (ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt) verb (transitive) 1. to put (a condemned person) to death; inflict capital punishment upon 2. to carry out; complete; perform; do to execute an order 3. to perform; accomplish; effect to execute a pirouette 4. to make or produce to execute a drawing 5. to carry into effect (a judicial sentence, the law, etc); enforce 6. law to comply with legal formalities in order to render (a deed, etc) effective, as by signing, sealing, and delivering 7. to sign (a will) in the presence of witnesses and in accordance with other legal formalities 8. to carry out the terms of (a contract, will, etc) Derived forms executer (ˈexeˌcuter) noun Word origin C14: from Old French executer, back formation from executeur executor execute in American English (ˈɛksɪˌkjut) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈexeˌcuted or ˈexeˌcuting 1. to follow out or carry out; do; perform; fulfill to execute another's orders 2. to carry into effect; administer (laws, etc.) 3. to put to death as in accordance with a legally imposed sentence 4. to create or produce in accordance with an idea, plan, blueprint, etc. to execute a statue in marble 5. to perform (a piece of music, a part in a play, etc.) 6. Computing to perform the operations indicated in (an instruction or program) 7. Law to complete or make valid (a deed, contract, etc.) as by signing, sealing, and delivering verb intransitive 8. Computing to run an instruction or program SIMILAR WORDS: kill, perˈform Derived forms executable (ˈexeˌcutable) adjective Word origin ME executen < OFr executer, back-form. < executeur: see executor Synonyms of 'execute' put to death, kill, shoot, hang carry out, effect, finish, complete perform, do, carry out, accomplish validate, sign, serve, deliver More Synonyms of execute In other languages execute British English: execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ VERB To execute someone means to kill them as a punishment. The boy's father was executed for his crime. American English: execute Arabic: يُعْدِمُ Brazilian Portuguese: executar Chinese: 将…处死 Croatian: pogubiti Czech: popravit Danish: henrette Dutch: executeren European Spanish: ejecutar Finnish: teloittaa French: exécuter German: hinrichten Greek: εκτελώ Italian: giustiziare Japanese: 処刑する Korean: 실행하다 Norwegian: henrette Polish: wykonać European Portuguese: executar Romanian: a executa Russian: казнить Latin American Spanish: ejecutar Swedish: verkställa Thai: ประหารชีวิต Turkish: idam etmek Ukrainian: страчувати Vietnamese: hành hình Chinese translation of 'execute' execute (ˈɛksɪkjuːt) vt [person] 将(將) ... 处(處)死 (jiāng ... chǔsǐ) (frm) [plan, order] 实(實)行 (shíxíng) [manoeuvre] 完成 (wánchéng) 1 (verb) in the sense of put to death Definition to put a condemned person to death Roman soldiers could be executed for treason. Synonyms put to death kill More than 200 people were killed in the disaster. shoot The police had orders to shoot anyone who attacked them. hang The five were expected to be hanged at 7 am on Tuesday. behead Charles I was beheaded by the Cromwellians. decapitate After the French Revolution the guillotine was used to decapitate prisoners. guillotine electrocute 2 (verb) in the sense of carry out Definition to produce or create (a work of art) We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter. Synonyms carry out effect Prospects for effecting real political change have taken a step backward. finish He was cheered when he finished his speech. complete He had just completed his first novel. achieve There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals. realize The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage. do implement The government promised to implement a new system to control loan institutions. fulfil He is too ill to fulfil his duties. enforce The measures are being enforced by Interior Ministry troops. accomplish render discharge the quiet competence with which he discharged his many duties administer He is shown administering most of the blows. prosecute enact consummate No one has yet been able to consummate a deal. put into effect bring off 3 (verb) in the sense of perform Definition to carry out or accomplish The landing was skilfully executed. Synonyms perform people who have performed outstanding acts of bravery do I was trying to do some work. carry out accomplish If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal. 4 (verb) in the sense of validate Definition to render (a deed) effective, for example by signing it the procedure for executing a will Synonyms validate sign serve Serve it with French bread. deliver seal Additional synonyms in the sense of accomplish Definition to complete If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal. Synonyms realize, produce, effect, finish, complete, manage, achieve, perform, carry out, conclude, fulfil, execute, bring about, attain, consummate, bring off (informal), do, effectuate, put the tin lid on in the sense of achieve Definition to gain by hard work or effort There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals. Synonyms accomplish, reach, fulfil, finish, complete, gain, perform, earn, do, get, win, carry out, realize, obtain, conclude, acquire, execute, bring about, attain, consummate, procure, bring off (informal), effectuate, put the tin lid on in the sense of administer Definition to organize and put into practice He is shown administering most of the blows. Synonyms execute, do, give, provide, apply, perform, carry out, impose, realize, implement, enforce, render, discharge, enact, dispense, mete out, bring off Synonyms of 'execute' execute Explore 'execute' in the dictionary
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