execute
Translation
to carry out, to perform, to put to death, to run (a program)
Examples
They will execute the plan tomorrow.
They will execute the plan tomorrow.
The prisoner was executed at dawn.
The prisoner was executed at dawn.
The dancer executed a perfect pirouette.
The dancer executed a perfect pirouette.
Double-click to execute the program.
Double-click to execute the program.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to carry out (sth.) They will execute the plan tomorrow.
((sb.)) to put (sb.) to death The prisoner was executed at dawn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carry out, perform, implement; Antonyms: fail, neglect
Etymology
From Latin 'exsequi' meaning 'to follow up, punish', from 'ex-' (out) + 'sequi' (to follow).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'executive' who 'executes' plans. For the other meaning, think 'exit' – to make someone exit life.