executed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
   execute; put to death.
   
   • In some states, criminals are executed
2. verb murder in a planned fashion
   execute.
   
   • The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed
3. verb put in effect
   fulfil; execute; accomplish; carry out; carry through; action; fulfill.
   
   • carry out a task
   • execute the decision of the people
   • He actioned the operation
4. verb carry out the legalities of
   execute.
   
   • execute a will or a deed
5. verb carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
   execute; run.
   
   • Run the dishwasher
   • run a new program on the Mac
   • the computer executed the instruction
6. verb carry out or perform an action
   perform; do; execute.
   
   • John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
   • the skater executed a triple pirouette
   • she did a little dance
7. verb sign in the presence of witnesses
   execute.
   
   • The President executed the treaty
8. adjective satellite put to death as punishment
   
   • claimed the body of the executed traitor

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