Dictionary definition · execute
verb
- kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment"In some states, criminals are executed"
- murder in a planned fashion"The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed"
- put in effect"carry out a task"
- carry out the legalities of"execute a will or a deed"
- carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine"Run the dishwasher"
- carry out or perform an action"John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"
- sign in the presence of witnesses"The President executed the treaty"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).