to execute on

English translation: To put into effect/carry out

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English term or phrase:to execute on
Selected answer:To put into effect/carry out
Entered by: Anna Maria Augustine (X)

00:13 Mar 7, 2007
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)
English term or phrase: to execute on
My context:

"Which companies are thought leaders and who can execute on the [product] model?"

Does it mean "to capitalize on", "to take advantage of"? "to meet the challenge"? I don't seem to be able to find this expression in dictionaries.

Similar (I think) contexts:

"Our ability to execute on our strategy at a very high level, coupled with solid market conditions, enabled us to continue to take share and grow"

"We can't execute on our roadmap fast enough"

"It gives you the courage to execute on the deeper understanding."
Roman Bulkiewicz
Local time: 22:39
To put into effect/carry out
Explanation:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/execute
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Anna Maria Augustine (X)
France
Local time: 21:39
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5 +5To put into effect/carry out
Anna Maria Augustine (X)
5incorrect usage
Ramesh Madhavan


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To put into effect/carry out


Explanation:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/execute

Anna Maria Augustine (X)
France
Local time: 21:39
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 28
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incorrect usage


Explanation:
'execute' is a very stong word in business. It normally conveys a strong meaning like 'I will do what I want'. It may not be good for business when you are dealing with people in the Middle East or Far East. I will like to use the word "promote" in this context. However, if it is a PROJECT, the word should be 'execute'. If it is a PRODUCT, it is better to be diplomatic.

Hope this helps.

Ramesh Madhavan
Local time: 02:09
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in TamilTamil
PRO pts in category: 16
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