execution
gb/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/ us/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
B1
English
~ 3500
végrehajtás, kivitelezés, megvalósítás, kivégzés, futtatás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the execution of [a plan/task/order]
The execution of the marketing plan took several months.
A marketingterv megvalósítása több hónapig tartott.
She was praised for her precise execution of the dance routine.
Megdicsérték a táncrutin precíz kivitelezéséért.
The project's success depended on careful execution of each step.
Learner examples
The execution of the plan was perfect.
A terv végrehajtása tökéletes volt.
He worked hard on the execution of the game.
Sokat dolgozott a játék kivitelezésén.
Good execution is important for success.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'execution' with 'explanation' due to similar sound.
Meaning
Carrying out a plan or order
Collocations
flawless execution
|execution of the plan
|execution strategy
|project execution
Synonyms
implementation (More common in business and technical contexts for putting plans into action.)
Antonyms
abandonment (Refers to stopping or not completing a plan or task.)
Themes
business
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of doing something that was planned or ordered.
The process of performing or completing a planned action, order, or task.
NOUN
B2
2
kivégzés
B2
Usage pattern:
the execution of [someone]
The execution was carried out at dawn.
A kivégzést hajnalban hajtották végre.
Many people protested against the execution of the prisoner.
Sokan tiltakoztak a fogoly kivégzése ellen.
The governor granted a stay of execution.
Learner examples
The man faced execution for his crime.
A férfit bűnéért kivégzés fenyegette.
The execution happened in the morning.
A kivégzés reggel történt.
Some countries do not allow execution.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'assassination', which is an illegal killing, not a legal punishment.
Meaning
Killing as a legal punishment
Collocations
public execution
|execution by hanging
|stay of execution
Synonyms
capital punishment (Formal term for the legal killing of someone as a penalty.)
Antonyms
pardon (Official forgiveness that removes punishment, including death penalty.)
Themes
law
|crime
|politics
Definition
Killing someone as a punishment decided by a court.
The act of putting someone to death as an official, legal penalty.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
végrehajtás
B2
futtatás
B2
Usage pattern:
execution of [a program/command]
The software stops execution if it encounters an error.
A szoftver leállítja a végrehajtást, ha hibát észlel.
Execution time depends on the complexity of the code.
A végrehajtási idő a kód összetettségétől függ.
They optimized the program for faster execution.
Learner examples
The program started its execution.
A program végrehajtása megkezdődött.
Execution takes only a few seconds.
A végrehajtás csak néhány másodpercig tart.
An error stopped the execution.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'installation', which means putting software onto a device, not running it.
Meaning
Running a computer program or command
Collocations
code execution
|execution time
|parallel execution
Synonyms
processing (General term for handling data, not limited to program start-to-finish.)
Antonyms
termination (Ending a program before or after its execution.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|science
Definition
When a computer does what a program tells it to do.
The process by which a computer carries out the instructions in a program or command.
Grammar
Dictionary form
execution
IPA
GB/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
US/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
Syllables & stress
ex - e - cu - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: execution
- Plural: execution, executions
Word family
Forms
executions
noun
Core family
execute
verb B2
Related words
executive
noun B1
executioner
noun B2
Advanced or less common
executor
noun
executable
adjective
Expressions
flawless execution
1/flˈɔləs ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Perfect performance without mistakes
Doing something perfectly with no mistakes.
Examples
- The chef's flawless execution impressed the judges.
- Flawless execution is key to winning in sports.
poor execution
1/pˈʊɹ ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Bad performance with mistakes
Doing something badly with mistakes or low quality.
Examples
- The project failed due to poor execution.
- Her speech had good ideas but poor execution.
stay of execution
1/stˈeɪ əv ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Official delay of punishment
A legal order that stops or delays a punishment, usually death, from happening.
Examples
- The court granted a stay of execution hours before the planned hanging.
- His lawyer requested a stay of execution to review new evidence.