<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order.</li><li>Synonyms: finish, consummate, complete, achieve.</li><li>to perform or do: to execute a maneuver; to execute a gymnastic feat.</li><li>to inflict capital punishment on; put to death according to law.</li><li>to murder; assassinate.</li><li>to produce in accordance with a plan or design: a painting executed by an unknown artist.</li><li>to perform or play (a piece of music).</li><li>Law: to give effect or force to (a law, decree, judicial sentence, etc.).</li><li>to carry out the terms of (a will).</li><li>to transact or carry through (a contract, mortgage, etc.) in the manner prescribed by law; complete and give validity to (a legal instrument) by fulfilling the legal requirements, as by signing or sealing.</li><li>Computers: to run (a program or routine) or carry out (an instruction in a program).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to perform or accomplish something, as an assigned task.</li><li>Sports: to perform properly the fundamental moves or mechanics of a sport, game, position, or particular play; show smoothness in necessary skills: We just didn't execute defensively.</li></ul>