erledigen

Definitions of erledigen
  1. verb
    get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
    synonyms: fertig machen, fertigmachen
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    type of:
    töten, umbringen
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  2. verb
    finish a task completely
    synonyms: durchziehen
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    type of:
    absolvieren, ergänzen, vervollständigen
    come or bring to a finish or an end
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