execute
verb
ex·e·cute
ˈek-si-ˌkyüt
executed; executing; executes
1
: to carry (something) out fully : to put (something) completely into effect
execute a command
executed the plan
The pilot executed an emergency landing.
2
: to do what is provided or required by (something)
The police executed the search warrant.
3
: to put (someone) to death especially in compliance with a legal sentence
4
: to make or produce (something, such as a work of art) especially by carrying out a design
a painting executed in bright colors
5
: to perform what is required to give validity to (something)
execute a deed
6
: perform
execute a piece of music
The Owls scored on a trick play touchdown and executed some impeccable defense …—Sean Farrell
7
computing
: to cause a system to perform the tasks indicated by (encoded instructions)
The exploits allowed the attackers to execute malicious code directly on the web server.—Dan Goodin
1
: to perform properly or skillfully the fundamentals of a sport or of a particular play
Before the game, [NBA Coach Taylor] Jenkins told his players they needed to be better in the first three quarters and execute better in the last.—Terry Davis
2
of computer code
: to cause a system to perform indicated tasks
When the document is opened …, the hidden code executes and exploits a vulnerability to download malware onto the user's PC.—Software World
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