execute

US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/

B1

other

  • To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
  • To create or produce something, especially with skill.
  • To kill someone as a legal punishment.
  • To put (someone) to death as a legal penalty.
  • To perform a skill or action in a specified way.

verb

  • To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
  • To perform a plan or action

Examples

He was executed for treason.

The movement was beautifully executed.