execute
UK: ˈɛksɪkjuːt | US: ˈɛksɪkjuːt
vt. to carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, etc.)
vt. to perform or complete a task or action
vt. to legally put someone to death as punishment
The word "execute" originates from Latin exsequi ("to follow out"), composed of ex- (out) + sequi (to follow). The core idea is "following through to completion." Over time, it evolved in Old French as executer, retaining the sense of carrying out actions thoroughly. The legal sense of "putting to death" emerged in the 14th century, emphasizing the finality of the act. The morpheme -ute serves as a verbal suffix, common in Latin-derived words (e.g., "persecute," "prosecute").
The software will execute the command immediately.
The general ordered his troops to execute the plan at dawn.
The court ruled to execute the convicted criminal.
She struggled to execute the dance moves perfectly.
The artist executed the mural with precision and creativity.