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

  • (..) On the crash of US Flight The water landing. Captain? This was not a crash, it was a water landing. We knew what we were trying to execute It was not a crash, it was a forced water landing. Why didn't you attempt to return to La Guardia? There was simply not enough altitude (..)
    2016 Sully