execute

Universal Words verb [VN] 1 [usuallypassive] ~ sb (for sth) to kill sb, especially as a legal punishment: He was executed for treason. * The prisoners were executed by firing squad. 2 (formal) to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc: They drew up and executed a plan to reduce fuel consumption. * The crime was very cleverly executed. * Check that the computer has executed your commands. 3 (formal) to successfully perform a skilful action or movement: The pilot executed a perfect landing. 4 (formal) to make or produce a work of art: Picasso also executed several landscapes at Horta de San Juan. 5 (law) to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally valid: His will was executed by his lawyers in 1978.