execute
BrE /ˈeksɪkjuːt/ AmE /ˈɛksəˌkjut/
verb en → es
past executed pp executed ing executing
to kill someone as a punishment for a serious crime
ejecutar, poner en ejecución
- execute somebody
Collocations execute the death penalty · execute a prisoner
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The judge ordered that he be executed.
El juez ordenó que fuera ejecutado.
to do something, especially a task or plan
ejecutar, llevar a cabo
- execute an order/instruction
- execute a plan
Collocations execute a contract · execute a task
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The company will execute the project next month.
La empresa ejecutará el proyecto el próximo mes.
to draw or paint a picture, design, etc.
dibujar, pintar
- execute a drawing/painting
Collocations execute a sketch · execute an illustration
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The artist executed the portrait in just one sitting.
El artista ejecutó el retrato en una sola sesión.
to run a computer program or command
ejecutar, poner en marcha
- execute a program/command
Collocations execute a script · execute a function
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The computer will execute the command.
El ordenador ejecutará el comando.
to sign a legal document such as a contract or cheque
firmar, rubricar
- execute a document
Collocations execute a will · execute a contract
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The company must execute the agreement.
La empresa debe firmar el acuerdo.
to complete a financial transaction or deal
ejecutar, concluir
- execute a trade/deal
Collocations execute a sale · execute a purchase
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The broker executed the trade.
El corredor ejecutó la transacción.
to create a work of art, especially by drawing or painting
ejecutar, realizar
- execute an artwork
Collocations execute a sculpture · execute a mural
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The artist executed the sculpture in bronze.
El artista ejecutó la escultura en bronce.
to play a piece of music or perform it on an instrument
interpretar, tocar
- execute a performance
Collocations execute a symphony · execute a concerto
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The orchestra executed the piece perfectly.
La orquesta interpretó la pieza perfectamente.