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execute

/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ · /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

Meaning 1

To carry out or perform a task.

“They will execute the plan as discussed.”
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Illustration of execute: To carry out or perform a task.

Meaning 2

To kill someone as an official punishment.

“The court ordered the state to execute the convicted prisoner.”
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Illustration of execute: To kill someone as an official punishment.