execute
To carry out or accomplish a plan
Examples
In a meeting
“We've done the planning; now we need to execute.”
Over coffee
“Let's stop talking about the party and actually execute it.”
Why this word
do
execute implies carrying out with precision and completeness, while do is informal and vague
perform
execute suggests methodical implementation of a plan, while perform is broader and often relates to artistic actions
complete
execute emphasizes the action of carrying out, while complete focuses only on finishing
Usage tip
Use when emphasizing the action phase after planning is complete
Etymology
Latin 'executus' from 'exsequi' (to follow out) from 'ex-' (out) + 'sequi' (follow)
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To put a plan, decision, or agreement into action.
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