verb
definition
To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
example
There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.
definition
To carry out; to put into effect.
example
I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.
definition
To perform.
example
to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly
definition
To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
example
to execute a contract
definition
To start, launch or run
example
to execute a program
synonyms
definition
To run, usually successfully.
example
The program executed, but data problems were discovered.