execution
gb/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/ us/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
B1
Английский
~ 3500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
action
1
Carrying out a plan or order
The act of doing something that was planned or ordered.
Модель употребления:
the execution of [a plan/task/order]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'execution' with 'explanation' due to similar sound.
Синонимы
implementation (More common in business and technical contexts for putting plans into action.)
Антонимы
abandonment (Refers to stopping or not completing a plan or task.)
Коллокации
flawless execution
|execution of the plan
|execution strategy
|project execution
Темы
business
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The execution of the marketing plan took several months.
- She was praised for her precise execution of the dance routine.
- The project's success depended on careful execution of each step.
Примеры для изучающих
- The execution of the plan was perfect.
- He worked hard on the execution of the game.
- Good execution is important for success.
Существительное
B2
action
2
Killing as a legal punishment
Killing someone as a punishment decided by a court.
Модель употребления:
the execution of [someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'assassination', which is an illegal killing, not a legal punishment.
Синонимы
capital punishment (Formal term for the legal killing of someone as a penalty.)
Антонимы
pardon (Official forgiveness that removes punishment, including death penalty.)
Коллокации
public execution
|execution by hanging
|stay of execution
Темы
law
|crime
|politics
Примеры
- The execution was carried out at dawn.
- Many people protested against the execution of the prisoner.
- The governor granted a stay of execution.
Примеры для изучающих
- The man faced execution for his crime.
- The execution happened in the morning.
- Some countries do not allow execution.
Существительное
technical
B2
action
3
Running a computer program or command
When a computer does what a program tells it to do.
Модель употребления:
execution of [a program/command]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'installation', which means putting software onto a device, not running it.
Синонимы
processing (General term for handling data, not limited to program start-to-finish.)
Антонимы
termination (Ending a program before or after its execution.)
Коллокации
code execution
|execution time
|parallel execution
Темы
technology
|computing
|science
Примеры
- The software stops execution if it encounters an error.
- Execution time depends on the complexity of the code.
- They optimized the program for faster execution.
Примеры для изучающих
- The program started its execution.
- Execution takes only a few seconds.
- An error stopped the execution.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
execution
IPA
GB/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
US/ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
Слоги и ударение
ex - e - cu - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cu)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: execution
- Plural: execution, executions
Родственные слова
Forms
executions
noun
Core family
execute
verb B2
Related words
executive
noun B1
executioner
noun B2
Advanced or less common
executor
noun
executable
adjective
Выражения
flawless execution
1/flˈɔləs ˌɛksɪkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Perfect performance without mistakes
Doing something perfectly with no mistakes.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The court granted a stay of execution hours before the planned hanging.
- His lawyer requested a stay of execution to review new evidence.