Kilo Lingo

/exekuˈtaɾ/

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Translation

to carry out, to execute

Word origin

From Latin exsecutare, from exsequi ('to follow out, carry out'), from ex ('out') plus sequi ('to follow'). The same root gives English 'execute' and 'sequence'.

Origin
Latin
Root
exsequi
English cognates
execute, sequence

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular (1st group)

Examples

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The team is going to carry out the plan next week.

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We need to carry out each task in the correct order.

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Who is in charge of running the programme?

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The company managed to carry out the project on time.

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The computer took a few seconds to run the command.

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This word is part of lesson 60.