Words · Common
execute
/ˈɛksəkˌjut/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters
- verb
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
In some states, criminals are executed
- verb
murder in a planned fashion
The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed
- verb
put in effect
carry out a task
- verb
carry out the legalities of
execute a will or a deed
- verb
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Run the dishwasher