execute

Definition

  • verb: to kill (someone) especially as punishment for a crime
  • verb: to carry out fully
  • used of a computer program or routine
  • synonyms: finish, accomplish, consummate

Examples

  • He was captured, tried, and 'executed' for murder.

  • The quarterback 'executed' the play perfectly.

  • The pilot 'executed' an emergency landing.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I guarantee they will never send you back up here again. Good. So, if we go for it, how would it work? I plot the course and execute it. Remote override. They could take over the from mission control. Can you disable it? (..)
    2015 The Martian