executing
ˈɛksɪkjuːtɪŋ
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Definition of executing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
actionthe act of carrying out or accomplishing something
  • The executing of the plan took longer than expected..
implementation performance
2.
legalRarethe act of putting a person to deathRare
  • The executing of the prisoner was scheduled for dawn.
capital punishment execution

Adjective

1.
performancecurrently being performed or enacted
  • The executing program is running smoothly.
enacting performing
2.
implementationin the act of enforcing or implementing
  • The executing orders are being followed by the team.
enforcing implementing
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automatically coming into effect without external action
The self-executing clause simplified the contract process..

Origin of executing

Latin, ex (out) + sequi (follow) + -ing (action)

Terms with executing included in their meaning

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long-term planning
related to planning and executing a strategy
task
responsible for executing a task
job role
person responsible for planning and executing projects
technology
key on keyboards for executing commands or inputs
execution
group of soldiers executing by shooting
strategy
person skilled in planning and executing tactics
execution
act of executing a specific aim or order
policy challenges
challenges in executing policies or procedures

Examples of executing in a sentence

  • Executing of the orders commenced at dawn.
  • The executing of the criminal was a controversial topic.
  • Public protests erupted over the executing of the convict.
  • The executing script is processing data.
  • An executing task is currently underway.
  • The executing team ensured the project's success.

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  1. French:exécution, en exécution, ...
  2. German:Ausführung, ausführend, ...
  3. Italian:esecuzione, in esecuzione, ...
  4. Spanish:ejecución, en ejecución, ...
  5. Portuguese:execução, em execução, ...
  6. Chinese:执行, 正在执行的, ...
  7. Japanese:実行, 実行中の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنْفِيذ, قَيْدَ التَّنْفِيذ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּיצוּעַ, מוּפְעָל, ...
  10. Russian:выполнение, выполняемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виконання, виконуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यान्वयन, निष्पादित, ...
execute
ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt

Definition of execute - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
actioncarry out or perform a task or action
  • The team will execute the plan tomorrow..
implement perform
2.
technologyTECH.run a program on a computerTECH.
  • The software executed without errors.
perform run
3.
legalsign a document to make it valid
  • He executed the will in front of witnesses.
endorse sign validate
4.
capital punishmentRarekill as a punishment for a crimeRare
  • The criminal was executed for his crimes.
put to death
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carry out a command or instruction
The manager will execute order number 23.
carry out the steps needed to make a plan happen
The team will execute a plan to improve sales.
carry out the terms of a trust document
The executor must execute a trust according to the will.
series of actions to complete a task or project
The team planned the execute cycle for the new product launch.

Origin of execute

Latin, exsequi (follow out)

Examples of execute in a sentence

  • They need to execute the strategy as planned.
  • The program will execute after the update.
  • To execute the script, press the enter key.
  • She executed the contract with a flourish.
  • The lawyer executed the deed promptly.
  • He was executed at dawn in the prison yard.

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  1. French:exécuter, lancer, ...
  2. German:ausführen, starten, ...
  3. Italian:eseguire, lanciare, ...
  4. Spanish:ejecutar, correr, ...
  5. Portuguese:executar, rodar, ...
  6. Chinese:执行, 运行, ...
  7. Japanese:実行する, 起動する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَفَّذَ, شَغَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַצֵּעַ, לְהַרִיץ, ...
  10. Russian:выполнять, выполниться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виконати, виконувати, ...
  12. Hindi:अंजाम देना, चलाना, ...
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