/ɛksˈɛktɔr/ iks-eks-TOHR

Definitions

1. noun

A person appointed by a court to manage and distribute the property of a deceased person, a person with a mental illness, or a person who is physically incapacitated.

“She was named the executor of her father’s will.”

2. noun

A person or organization that carries out a plan or policy, especially one that is established by a government or other organization.

“The city’s new infrastructure project is being executed by a team of experienced engineers.”

3. verb

To carry out or put into effect (a plan, decision, etc.).

“The government will execute its plan to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.”