execute

verb
/ˈɛksɪkjuːt/

Meaning

To carry out a plan, order, or action; to perform or put into effect.
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Example Sentences

The company plans to execute its new strategy next year.

NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.

Example Expressions

execute a plan

Synonyms

implement, perform, accomplish, enforce, carry out
Entry 1
implement, perform, accomplish, enforce, carry out
Entry 2
implement, carry out, perform, accomplish

Antonyms

neglect, fail, ignore, abort, cancel, abandon, halt
Entry 1
neglect, fail, ignore
Entry 2
abort, cancel, abandon, halt

Collocations

execute a plan, execute an order, execute a command, execute perfectly

Related Vocabularies

to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or change...
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
to praise formally or officially
to give an answer; to respond

Explore More