executer


ex·e·cute

E0269800 (ĕk′sĭ-kyo͞ot′)tr.v. ex·e·cut·ed, ex·e·cut·ing, ex·e·cutes 1. To put into effect; carry out: a government that executes the decisions of the ruling party.2. To perform; do: execute a U-turn. See Synonyms at perform.3. To create (a work of art, for example) in accordance with a prescribed design.4. To make valid, as by signing: execute a deed.5. To perform or carry out what is required by: execute the terms of a will.6. To put to death, especially by carrying out a lawful sentence.7. Computers To run (a program or instruction).
[Middle English executen, from Old French executer, from Medieval Latin execūtāre, from Latin execūtor, executor, from execūtus, past participle of exequī, exsequī, to pursue, carry out : ex-, ex- + sequī, to follow; see sekw- in Indo-European roots.]
ex′e·cut′er n.