Execute: meaning, definitions and examples
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execute
[ ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt ]
in programming
To carry out or accomplish a set of instructions or a program on a computer. It involves the computer interpreting and performing the specified tasks.
Synonyms
carry out, implement, perform, run
Examples of usage
- The program will execute once you press the 'Run' button.
- Please execute the code to see the output.
in law
To carry out or fulfill a legal document, such as a will or contract.
Synonyms
enact, fulfill, implement, sign
Examples of usage
- The lawyer will execute the contract on behalf of the client.
- The executor of the will must execute the deceased's wishes.
in military
A command given by a military authority to carry out a specific operation or mission.
Synonyms
command, directive, instruction, order
Examples of usage
- The general issued an execute to the troops to advance.
- The execute was successful and the mission was completed.
Translations
Translations of the word "execute" in other languages:
🇵🇹 executar
- realizar
- cumprir
🇮🇳 निष्पादित करना (nishpadit karna)
🇩🇪 ausführen
- durchführen
- vollstrecken
🇮🇩 melaksanakan
- menjalankan
- menjalankan
🇺🇦 виконувати
🇵🇱 wykonać
- realizować
- przeprowadzić
🇯🇵 実行する (jikkou suru)
🇫🇷 exécuter
- réaliser
- accomplir
🇪🇸 ejecutar
- realizar
- llevar a cabo
🇹🇷 yürütmek
- gerçekleştirmek
- uygulamak
🇰🇷 실행하다 (silhaenghada)
🇸🇦 تنفيذ (tanfeedh)
🇨🇿 provést
- vykonat
- realizovat
🇸🇰 vykonať
- realizovať
- splniť
🇨🇳 执行 (zhíxíng)
- 实施 (shíshī)
- 完成 (wánchéng)
🇸🇮 izvesti
- izvajati
- opraviti
🇮🇸 framkvæma
- framkvæma
- framkvæma
🇰🇿 орындау (oryndau)
🇬🇪 გააკეთო (gaaket’o)
🇦🇿 icra etmək
🇲🇽 ejecutar
- realizar
- llevar a cabo
Word origin
The word 'execute' originates from the Latin word 'executus', which means 'carried out'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings across various fields, from programming to law and military operations.