Execute /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Executed; p. pr. & vb. n. Executing

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. [Obs.]
6. 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. (Mus.)

1. To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose. [R.]
2. To perform musically.