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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
execute
exe·cute [execute executes executed executing] BrE [ˈeksɪkjuːt] NAmE [ˈeksɪkjuːt] verb 1. usually passive ~ sb (for sth) to kill sb, especially as a legal punishment •He was executed for treason. •The prisoners were executed by firing squad. 2. ~ sth (formal)to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc •They drew up and executed a plan to reduce fuel consumption. •The crime was very cleverly executed. •Check that the computer has executed your commands. 3. ~ sth (formal)to successfully perform a skilful action or movement •The pilot executed a perfect landing. 4. ~ sth (formal)to make or produce a work of art •Picasso also executed several landscapes at Horta de San Juan. 5. ~ sth (law)to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally valid •His will was executed by his lawyers in 2008. Verb forms: Word Origin: late Middle English: from Old French executer, from medieval Latin executare, from Latin exsequi ‘follow up, punish’, from ex- ‘out’ + sequi ‘follow’. Example Bank: •I swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States. •The agreement had been duly executed. •The movement was beautifully executed. •The second goal was superbly executed. •The testator made a valid will, duly executed with the assistance of solicitors in 1998. •a carefully executed and well-presented study •innocent people who are wrongly executed •He was ultimately executed by lethal injection on June 11, 2001. •The album contains beautifully executed songs such as ‘Can't Explain’. •The show was cleverly conceived and splendidly executed. •a series of perfectly executed pirouettes •to execute sth beautifully/boldly/brilliantly/cleanly/meticulously/neatly/skilfully/successfully/well
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