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Meaning of executing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

executing

verb

Definitions

  1. To kill as punishment for capital crimes.

    Example: There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.

  2. To carry out; to put into effect.

    Example: I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.

  3. To perform.

    Example: to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly

  4. To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.

    Example: to execute a contract