Execute vs. Start
Difference Between Execute and Start
Executeverb
To put into effect; carry out
a government that executes the decisions of the ruling party.Startverb
To begin a movement, activity, or undertaking
She started to dance. The dog started barking. Once we start in, we'll get a feel for the project.Executeverb
To perform; do
execute a U-turn.Startverb
To move on the initial part of a journey
They started for the summit.Executeverb
To create (a work of art, for example) in accordance with a prescribed design.
Startverb
To have a beginning; commence
The movie starts at nine.Executeverb
To make valid, as by signing
execute a deed.Startverb
To come quickly into view, life, or activity; spring forth
The boy's tears started when the balloon popped.Executeverb
To perform or carry out what is required by
execute the terms of a will.Startverb
To have as an initial part or job
I started as an assistant.Executeverb
To put to death, especially by carrying out a lawful sentence.
Startverb
To move one's body or a part of it suddenly or involuntarily
started at the loud noise.Executeverb
(Computers) To run (a program or instruction).
Startverb
(Sports) To be in the initial lineup of a game or race.
Executeverb
(transitive) To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.Startverb
To protrude or bulge
eyes that fairly started from their sockets in fear.Executeverb
(transitive) To carry out; to put into effect.
Your orders have been executed, sir!I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.Startverb
To become loosened or disengaged.
Executeverb
(transitive) To perform.
to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantlyto execute a turn in balletStartverb
To take the first step in doing
We start work at dawn.Executeverb
(transitive) To cause to become legally valid
to execute a contractStartverb
To cause to come into being; make happen or originate
Bad wiring started the fire. The website started the rumor.Executeverb
To start, launch or run
to execute a programStartverb
To set into motion, operation, or activity
start an engine.a shot that started the race.Executeverb
To run, usually successfully.
The program executed, but data problems were discovered.Startverb
To begin to attend
start school.Executeverb
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment;
In some states, criminals are executedStartverb
To cause (someone) to have an initial position or role
The manager started him in marketing.Executeverb
murder execution-style;
The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executedStartverb
To play in the initial lineup of (a game).
Executeverb
put in effect;
carry out a taskexecute the decision of the peopleHe actioned the operationStartverb
To put (a player) into the initial lineup of a game.
Executeverb
carry out the legalities of;
execute a will or a deedStartverb
To enter (a participant) into a race or game.
Executeverb
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine;
Run the dishwasherrun a new program on the Macthe computer executed the instructionStartverb
To found; establish
start a business.Executeverb
carry out or perform an action;
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the guttersthe skater executed a triple pirouetteshe did a little danceStartverb
To tend in an early stage of development
start seedlings.Executeverb
sign in the presence of witnesses;
The President executed the treatyStartverb
To rouse (game) from its hiding place or lair; flush.
Startverb
To cause to become displaced or loosened.
Startnoun
An act of beginning; an initial effort
I made a start on keeping a journal.Startnoun
The beginning of a new construction project
an application for a building start.Startnoun
A result of an initial effort
What we did may not sound like much, but it's a start.Startnoun
A place or time of beginning
at the start of the decade.Startnoun
A starting line for a race.
Startnoun
A signal to begin a race.
Startnoun
An instance of beginning a race
a sprinter who improved her start.Startnoun
An instance of being in the starting lineup for a game, especially as a pitcher
In five starts, he has three wins.Startnoun
A startled reaction or movement.
Startnoun
A part that has become dislocated or loosened.
Startnoun
A position of advantage over others, as in a race or an endeavor; a lead
Our rivals have a three-month start in research.Startnoun
An opportunity granted to pursue a career or course of action.
Startnoun
The beginning of an activity.
The movie was entertaining from start to finish.Startnoun
A sudden involuntary movement.
He woke with a start.Startnoun
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.Startnoun
An appearance in a sports game from the beginning of the match.
Jones has been a substitute before, but made his first start for the team last Sunday.Startnoun
(horticulture) A young plant germinated in a pot to be transplanted later.
Startnoun
An initial advantage over somebody else; a head start.
to get, or have, the startStartverb
(transitive) To begin, commence, initiate.
Startverb
To set in motion.
to start a stream of water;to start a rumour;to start a businessStartverb
To begin.
Startverb
To initiate operation of a vehicle or machine.
to start the engineStartverb
To put or raise (a question, an objection); to put forward (a subject for discussion).
Startverb
To bring onto being or into view; to originate; to invent.
Startverb
(intransitive) To begin an activity.
The rain started at 9:00.Startverb
(intransitive) To have its origin (at), begin.
The speed limit is 50 km/h, starting at the edge of town.The blue line starts one foot away from the wall.Startverb
To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.
Startverb
(intransitive) To jerk suddenly in surprise.
Startverb
(intransitive) To awaken suddenly.
Startverb
(transitive) To disturb and cause to move suddenly; to startle; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee or fly.
The hounds started a fox.Startverb
(transitive) To move suddenly from its place or position; to displace or loosen; to dislocate.
to start a bone;the storm started the bolts in the vesselStartverb
(intransitive) To break away, to come loose.
Startverb
To put into play.
Startverb
To pour out; to empty; to tap and begin drawing from.
to start a water caskStartverb
To start one's periods (menstruation).
Have you started yet?Startnoun
the beginning of anything;
it was off to a good startStartnoun
the time at which something is supposed to begin;
they got an early startshe knew from the get-go that he was the man for herStartnoun
a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning);
he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospitalhis starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemenStartnoun
a sudden involuntary movement;
he awoke with a startStartnoun
the act of starting something;
he was responsible for the beginning of negotiationsStartnoun
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
Startnoun
a signal to begin (as in a race);
the starting signal was a green lightthe runners awaited the startStartnoun
advantage gained by an early start as in a race;
with an hour's start he will be hard to catchStartverb
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action;
We began working at dawnWho will start?Get working as soon as the sun rises!The first tourists began to arrive in CambodiaHe began early in the dayLet's get down to work nowStartverb
set in motion, cause to start;
The U.S. started a war in the Middle EastThe Iraqis began hostilitiesbegin a new chapter in your lifeStartverb
leave;
The family took off for FloridaStartverb
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense;
The DMZ begins right over the hillThe second movement begins after the AllegroPrices for these homes start at $250,000Startverb
bring into being;
He initiated a new programStart a foundationStartverb
get off the ground;
Who started this company?We embarked on an exciting enterpriseI start my day with a good breakfastWe began the new semesterThe afternoon session begins at 4 PMThe blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attackStartverb
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm;
She startled when I walked into the roomStartverb
get going or set in motion;
We simply could not start the enginestart up the computerStartverb
begin or set in motion;
I start at eight in the morningReady, set, go!Startverb
begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job;
Take up a positionstart a new jobStartverb
play in the starting line-up
Startverb
have a beginning characterized in some specified way;
The novel begins with a murderMy property begins with the three maple treesHer day begins with a work-outThe semester begins with a convocation ceremonyStartverb
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object;
begin a cigarShe started the soup while it was still hotWe started physics in 10th grade
