Execute
Execute , transitive verb
[French exécuter, Latin executus, exsecutus, past participle of exequi to follow to the end, pursue; ex out + sequi to follow. See Second, Sue to follow up, and compare Exequy.]
1.
To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform.
Why delays
His hand to execute what his decree
Fixed on this day?
2.
To complete, as a legal instrument; to perform what is required to give validity to, as by signing and perhaps sealing and delivering; as, to execute a deed, lease, mortgage, will, etc.
3.
To give effect to; to do what is provided or required by; to perform the requirements or stipulations of; as, to execute a decree, judgment, writ, or process.
4.
To infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor.
5.
To put to death illegally; to kill. [Obsolete] — Shakespeare
6.
(Music) To perform, as a piece of music or other feat of skill, whether on an instrument or with the voice, or in any other manner requiring physical activity; as, to execute a difficult part brilliantly; to execute a coup; to execute a double play.
Execute , intransitive verb
1.
To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose. [Rare] — Hayward
2.
To perform musically.