Definitions of execute:
- verb: kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
Example: "In some states, criminals are executed"
- verb: murder execution-style
Example: "The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed"
- verb: carry out the legalities of
Example: "Execute a will or a deed"
- verb: sign in the presence of witnesses
Example: "The President executed the treaty"
- verb: carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Example: "The computer executed the instruction"
- verb: carry out or perform an action
Example: "The skater executed a triple pirouette"
- verb: put in effect
Example: "Execute the decision of the people"
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