Example: "Claimed the body of the executed traitor"
To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
Example: "There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes."
To carry out; to put into effect.
Example: "I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned."
To perform.
Example: "To execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly"
To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
Example: "To execute a contract"
To start, launch or run
Example: "To execute a program"
To run, usually successfully.
Example: "The program executed, but data problems were discovered."