execute
gb/ˈɛksɪkjˌut/ us/ˈɛksɪkjˌut/
B2
Inglês
~ 6900
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
B2
action
1
carry out a plan or order
To do something that was planned or ordered in a careful and complete way.
Padrão de uso:
to execute [a plan / an order / a strategy / a task]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "do" instead of "execute" in formal writing. "Do a plan" is incorrect; use "carry out a plan" or "execute a plan". They may also confuse this sense with the "kill as a punishment" sense; in business or work contexts, "execute" almost always means to carry out a plan, not to kill someone.
Sinónimos
carry out (Common everyday phrase; slightly less formal than "execute".)
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implement (Often used in business or policy contexts for putting plans into action.)
Antónimos
abandon (Focuses on stopping or giving up a plan instead of doing it.)
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neglect (Suggests failing to do something that should have been done.)
Colocações
execute a plan
|execute a strategy
|execute an order
|execute a task
|execute a project
|execute a maneuver
Temas
work
|business
|military
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The company failed to execute its expansion plan on schedule.
- The general executed the mission exactly as it was designed.
- Our team developed a great strategy but struggled to execute it effectively.
- Once the budget is approved, we can execute the project in three phases.
- The coach praised the players for executing the game plan perfectly.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The manager asked the team to execute the new plan.
- We need more time to execute this project well.
- The soldiers executed the orders from their commander.
- Our group made a plan and executed it together.
- He did not execute the instructions correctly.
Verbo
C1
action
2
put to death as legal punishment
To kill a person as a legal punishment decided by a court.
Padrão de uso:
to execute [someone] (for [a crime])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with "to carry out a plan" and use it in the wrong context, such as "We executed our guests" when they mean "We hosted our guests" or "We carried out our plans." Because this sense is strong and serious, it should only be used when talking about death as punishment.
Sinónimos
put to death (Plain and direct, often used in explanations or historical contexts.)
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carry out the death penalty (Formal legal phrasing that emphasizes the official nature of the act.)
Antónimos
pardon (A legal decision to forgive a crime and cancel the punishment instead of carrying it out.)
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spare (To decide not to kill someone who could be killed as punishment.)
Colocações
execute a prisoner
|execute a criminal
|execute by lethal injection
|execute by hanging
|publicly executed
|sentenced to be executed
Temas
law
|crime
|politics
Exemplos
- The prisoner was executed by lethal injection after years on death row.
- Several political dissidents were executed without a fair trial.
- He was executed for treason under the military regime.
- The government no longer executes people for nonviolent crimes.
- Human rights groups condemned the decision to execute the teenage offender.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The court decided to execute the criminal.
- In that country, murderers can be executed.
- He was executed for his crimes.
- The king ordered the rebels to be executed.
- Some people think it is wrong to execute anyone.
Verbo
technical
B2
action
3
run a computer program or command
To make a computer do a program or follow a command.
Padrão de uso:
to execute [a command / a program / a script]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "execute" in computing means "kill" because of the non-technical sense. In technical contexts like "execute a program" or "execute code," it only means to run or start the program, not to destroy anything.
Sinónimos
run (Common everyday computing term; less formal than "execute" and used more often in speech.)
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launch (Used especially for starting applications, not always for single commands or lines of code.)
Antónimos
terminate (To stop a running program or process instead of starting it.)
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abort (To stop a program or operation before it finishes executing.)
Colocações
execute a command
|execute a program
|execute a script
|execute a query
|execute a function
|execute code
Temas
technology
|computing
Exemplos
- The script fails to execute when the user does not have administrator rights.
- Click this button to execute the backup program.
- The database can execute complex queries in under a second.
- When the code executes, it checks the user's login credentials.
- The virus executes automatically when the file is opened.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Press Enter to execute the command.
- This program will not execute on my old computer.
- The code executes in less than one second.
- You must save the file before you execute the script.
- The system executes many small tasks in the background.
Verbo
formal
C1
action
4
sign a legal document formally
To sign a legal paper correctly so that the law accepts it.
Padrão de uso:
to execute [a contract / a will / an agreement]
Erro comum:
Learners may think this sense means to "carry out" the actions in a contract. In legal English, "execute a contract" mainly means to sign it correctly so that it becomes valid, not to perform all duties in it.
Sinónimos
sign (Everyday word; "execute" adds a formal, legal sense of doing all required steps.)
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formalize (Focuses on making something official, often beyond just signing.)
Antónimos
void (To make a legal document invalid instead of making it valid.)
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rescind (To cancel a contract or agreement that was previously executed.)
Colocações
execute a contract
|execute a will
|execute an agreement
|duly executed
|properly executed
|execute a deed
Temas
law
|business
|finance
Exemplos
- Both parties executed the contract in the presence of a notary.
- The will was not properly executed, so it was declared invalid.
- All shareholders must execute the agreement before the merger can proceed.
- She executed a power of attorney naming her daughter as her representative.
- The deed was executed and recorded on the same day.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- You must execute the contract before the work starts.
- The lawyer said the will was not executed correctly.
- They executed the agreement at the office yesterday.
- The document is not valid until both people execute it.
- He executed a new will after his second child was born.
Verbo
C1
action
5
perform an action very skillfully
To do a move or action very well and exactly as planned.
Padrão de uso:
to execute [a move / a shot / a routine / a design]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes overuse "do" or "make" in these contexts, saying "do a move" or "make a move" when they want to stress technical skill. "Execute a move" suggests a high level of control and precision, often in sports, dance, or performance.
Sinónimos
perform (More general; does not always suggest high precision or technical skill.)
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pull off (Informal; emphasizes succeeding at something difficult rather than doing it precisely.)
Antónimos
botch (Informal; to do something very badly or carelessly instead of skillfully.)
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misplay (Used especially in sports when a move or play is done poorly.)
Colocações
execute a move
|execute a shot
|execute a routine
|execute a maneuver
|beautifully executed
|poorly executed
Temas
sports
|arts
|work
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The gymnast executed a flawless triple backflip.
- She executed the dance routine with perfect timing and control.
- The chef executed the complex recipe with impressive precision.
- The team executed a clever set play to score the winning goal.
- The stunt was poorly executed and had to be repeated.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The player executed a very difficult move.
- The dancer executed every step perfectly.
- He executed the shot with great control.
- The artist executed the design with care.
- The plan was good, but they did not execute it well.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
execute
IPA
GB/ˈɛksɪkjˌut/
US/ˈɛksɪkjˌut/
Sílabas e acento
ex - ecute (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: execute
- 3rd Person Singular: executes
- Present Participle: executing
- Past: executed
Família de palavras
Forms
executes
verb
executing
verb
executed
verb
Related words
executor
noun
executable
adjective
Advanced or less common
executioner
noun B2
Expressões
execute a command
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə kəmˈænd/
fixed phrase
technical
run a computer command
To make a computer do what a command says.
Exemplos
- When you press Enter, the system will execute the command.
- The program cannot execute this command without administrator rights.
execute a contract
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
formal
sign a contract formally
To sign a contract so that it becomes legally valid.
Exemplos
- Both parties executed the contract on the same day.
- The contract has been executed, so the agreement is now binding.
execute a move
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə mˈuv/
fixed phrase
perform a move skillfully
To do a physical move, like in sport or dance, in a very good and exact way.
Exemplos
- The skater executed a difficult move near the end of her routine.
- He executed the defensive move perfectly and stole the ball.
execute a plan
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə plˈæn/
fixed phrase
carry out a decided plan
To do what a plan says, step by step.
Exemplos
- We spent months preparing, and now we just have to execute the plan.
- The team executed the plan exactly as the manager described.
execute a program
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
technical
run a computer program
To make a computer start and use a program.
Exemplos
- The operating system executes this program at startup.
- You need special permissions to execute that program.
execute a strategy
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
put a strategy into action
To use a strategy in real life, not just talk about it.
Exemplos
- It is not enough to design a strategy; you must also execute the strategy effectively.
- Investors are watching to see whether the company can execute its new strategy.
execute a task
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə tˈæsk/
fixed phrase
carry out an assigned task
To do a job or duty that you are given.
Exemplos
- Each team member is responsible for executing a different task.
- The software can automatically execute this task every night.
execute a will
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ə wˈɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
sign a will correctly
To sign a will in the right way so that the law accepts it.
Exemplos
- She executed her will in front of two witnesses.
- If the will is not properly executed, it may be challenged in court.
execute on
1/ˈɛksɪkjˌut ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
act to achieve a plan or promise
To do real actions to make a plan or promise happen.
Exemplos
- The company has a great vision but still needs to execute on it.
- We now have to execute on the commitments we made to our customers.