execute

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɪkjuːt/

verb

[with object]
  • 1put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect: the corporation executed a series of financial deals
  • produce (a work of art): not only does she execute embroideries, she designs them too
  • perform (a skilful action or manoeuvre): they had to execute their dance steps with the greatest precision
  • Law make (a legal instrument) valid by signing or sealing it.
  • Law carry out (a judicial sentence, the terms of a will, or other order): police executed a search warrant
  • Computing carry out an instruction or program.
  • 2carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person): he was convicted of treason and executed
  • kill (someone) as a political act: he would be executed if he fell into rebel hands

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French executer, from medieval Latin executare, from Latin exsequi 'follow up, punish', from ex- 'out' + sequi 'follow'