execute

(verb) kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment. Synonyms: put to death. Examples: "In some states, criminals are executed."

(verb) murder in a planned fashion. Examples: "The mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed."

(verb) put in effect. Synonyms: carry through, accomplish, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil. Examples: "Carry out a task." "Execute the decision of the people." "He actioned the operation."

(verb) carry out the legalities of. Examples: "Execute a will or a deed."

(verb) carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine. Synonyms: run. Examples: "Run the dishwasher." "Run a new program on the mac." "The computer executed the instruction."

(verb) carry out or perform an action. Synonyms: perform, do. Examples: "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters." "The skater executed a triple pirouette." "She did a little dance."

(verb) sign in the presence of witnesses. Examples: "The president executed the treaty."