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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ex·e·cute (-cut·ed ; -cut·ing) ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French executer, from execucion execution DATE 14th century transitive verb 1. to carry out fully : put completely into effect execute a command 2. to do what is provided or required by execute a decree 3. to put to death especially in compliance with a legal sentence 4. to make or produce (as a work of art) especially by carrying out a design 5. to perform what is required to give validity to execute a deed 6. play execute a piece of music intransitive verb 1. to perform properly or skillfully the fundamentals of a sport or of a particular play never had a team execute better — Bobby Knight 2. to perform indicated tasks according to encoded instructions — used of a computer program or routine Synonyms: see kill , perform Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 execute exe·cute / 5eksikju:t / verb[VN] 1. [usually passive] ~ sb (for sth) to kill sb, especially as a legal punishment (尤指依法)处决,处死: He was executed for treason. 他因叛国罪被处死。 The prisoners were executed by firing squad. 这些犯人已由行刑队枪决。 2. (formal) to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc. 实行；执行；实施: They drew up and executed a plan to reduce fuel consumption. 他们制订并实施了一项降低燃料消耗的计划。 The crime was very cleverly executed. 这一犯罪活动实施得非常巧妙。 Check that the computer has executed your commands. 检查一下计算机是否已执行指令。 3. (formal) to successfully perform a skilful action or movement 成功地完成(技巧或动作): The pilot executed a perfect landing. 飞行员完成了一个非常嫺熟的着陆动作。 4. (formal) to make or produce a work of art 制作,做成(艺术品): Picasso also executed several landscapes at Horta de San Juan. 毕加索还在奥尔塔画了几幅风景画。 5. (law 律) to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally valid 执行(法令)；使(法律文件)生效 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English execute verb 1 kill sb as an official punishment ADV. summarily | extrajudicially, illegally | publicly | wrongly innocent people who are wrongly executed PREP. for He was executed for treason. 2 perform/carry out sth ADV. beautifully, boldly, brilliantly, cleanly, meticulously, neatly, skilfully, successfully, well The movement was beautifully executed. | poorly Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition v. Function: verb 1 Synonyms: PERFORM 2, achieve, do Related Words: act; bring about, cause; carry out, complete, discharge, transact 2 Synonyms: ADMINISTER 1, administrate, carry out, govern, render Related Words: discharge, dispatch, transact; conduct, handle 3 Synonyms: FULFILL 1, complete, implement, perform Related Words: put through 4 Synonyms: MURDER 1, assassinate, ||bump off, cool, do in, ||dust off, finish, knock off, liquidate, put away Related Words: eliminate, purge Idioms: put to death Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ex·e·cute I. \ˈeksəˌkyüt, usu -üd.+V\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English executen, from Middle French executer, back-formation from executeur executor (from Latin executor, exsecutor), execution, and executoire executory (from Late Latin executorius, exsecutorius executory, putting into effect) 1. : to put into effect : carry out fully and completely : perform , effect < execute a purpose > < execute the king's will > < execute a dance step > < execute a military maneuver > 2. obsolete a. : to give practical expression to (as a sentiment, a passion) b. : to make use of (a weapon) c. : to carry out (as a ceremony) : conduct 3. : to give effect to : do what is provided or required by < execute the provisions of a will > : perform the requirements of : perform the acts necessary to the effectiveness of < execute a decree > 4. : to inflict capital punishment on : put to death in conformity to a legal sentence < executed him as a traitor > 5. : to make or produce (as a work of art) especially by carrying out a design < a statue executed in bronze > < execute a facade in red sandstone > 6. : complete < execute legal instrument > : perform what is required to give validity to (as by signing and perhaps sealing and delivering) < execute a deed > 7. : play < execute a piece of music > Synonyms: see kill , perform II. verb intransitive verb 1. : to perform properly or skillfully the fundamentals of a sport or a particular play < was blocking and tackling and executing just fine — D.S.Looney > 2. of a computer program or routine : run 8b |
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