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 mean... ...why do we have a winner? I mean if we just wanted to intimidate the Districts, why not round up of them at random and execute them all at once. Way a lot faster... Hope. Hope? Hope. It is the only thing... (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games