Ejecuting

Ejecuting is the present participle form of the verb execute. It denotes the act of performing or carrying out something, such as a plan, order, program, or legal instrument. In everyday English, it describes action taken to fulfill a purpose, from running a calculation to implementing a strategy. In some contexts, it also carries more specific technical meanings.

In computing, executing a program means the processor carries out the instructions of the code. Modern systems separate compile-time from run-time; code is loaded, interpreted or compiled, and then executed by the CPU or a virtual machine. The execution may be single-threaded or multi-threaded, and may involve optimization, error handling, and memory management.

In legal and formal contexts, to execute a document means to sign it and thereby give it legal effect. Common examples include the execution of wills, contracts, deeds, and powers of attorney. The phrase “execution of a contract” can refer to the signing or to the performance of contractual obligations.

In general usage, people talk about executing a plan or strategy, meaning to carry it out and achieve results. The noun form “execution” denotes either the act or the result, as in “the execution of the plan” or, in penal law, the execution of a sentence. The precise meaning depends on context and accompanying terms.