executed
word · lemma: execute
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'execute'. It usually means to carry out a plan, order, or action, and in some contexts it means to put someone to death as a legal punishment.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal or technical contexts: 'execute a plan', 'execute an order', 'execute a search warrant'. In everyday speech, 'do' or 'carry out' is often more natural. Be careful: 'executed' can sound very serious because it also commonly means legally put to death.
Example Sentences
The prisoner was executed in 1952.
basic
The team executed the plan on time.
basic
The order was executed immediately.
basic
They executed the launch so well that nothing went wrong.
natural
The company executed a major shift in strategy last year.
natural
Once the warrant was signed, it was executed the same day.
natural