Execute Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Execute

Meaning 1 : carry out or perform an action

    Example : the skater executed a triple pirouette

    Synonyms : do,  perform
Meaning 2 : kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

    Example : In some states, criminals are executed

    Synonyms : put to death
Meaning 3 : carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine

    Example : the computer executed the instruction

    Synonyms : run
Meaning 4 : put in effect

    Example : execute the decision of the people

    Synonyms : accomplish,  action,  carry out,  carry through,  fulfil,  fulfill
Meaning 5 : carry out the legalities of

    Example : execute a will or a deed

Meaning 6 : murder in a planned fashion

    Example : The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed

Meaning 7 : sign in the presence of witnesses

    Example : The President executed the treaty