Definition: murder in a planned fashion Example:
The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed.
execute (v)
Definition: carry out or perform an action Example:
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters.
the skater executed a triple pirouette.
she did a little dance.
Definition: carry out or perform an action Example:
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters.
the skater executed a triple pirouette.
she did a little dance.
execute (v)
Definition: kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment Example:
In some states, criminals are executed.
Definition: kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment Example:
In some states, criminals are executed.
execute (v)
Definition: carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine Example:
Run the dishwasher.
run a new program on the Mac.
the computer executed the instruction.
Definition: carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine Example:
Run the dishwasher.
run a new program on the Mac.
the computer executed the instruction.
execute (v)
Definition: sign in the presence of witnesses Example:
The President executed the treaty.