execute
Translation
to carry out, to perform, to put to death, to run
Examples
The team will execute the plan tomorrow.
The team will execute the plan tomorrow.
The state will execute the prisoner.
The state will execute the prisoner.
Double-click the icon to execute the program.
Double-click the icon to execute the programme.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to carry out (a plan, order, etc.) The team will execute the plan tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carry out, perform, implement; Antonyms: fail, neglect
Etymology
From Latin 'exsequi' meaning 'to follow up, carry out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'sequi' (to follow).
Memory Tips
Think of a company 'executive' whose job is to 'execute' plans. Also, computer files ending in '.exe' are 'executed' to run.