D'exécuter (en. To execute)

/dɛɡzəˈkyte/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Carry out or accomplish a task.
He was tasked with executing the project on time.
Il a été chargé d'exécuter le projet dans les délais.
Implement a decision or a will.
The judge ordered the sentence to be executed.
Le juge a ordonné d'exécuter la sentence.
Realize a program or a plan.
The team mobilized to execute the development plan.
L'équipe s'est mobilisée pour exécuter le plan de développement.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow to the end'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

execute a plan
Put into practice the steps of a project.
exécuter un plan
execute an order
Act according to the given instructions.
exécuter un ordre
execute to the letter
Follow the directives precisely.
exécuter à la lettre

Related Words

execution
Action of realizing something.
exécution
executor
Person who executes a task.
exécutant
executive
Who has the power to execute or apply decisions.
exécutif

Slang Meanings

To do something quickly or without hesitation.
He executed the task in record time.
Il a exécuté la tâche en un temps record.
To get rid of someone or something efficiently.
He managed to execute the problem without even thinking about it.
Il a réussi à exécuter le problème sans même y penser.