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executing
Practically implementing or carrying out an activity, a plan, or an assignment.
Das ausführende Bauunternehmen ist für die Fertigstellung des Projekts verantwortlich.
The executing construction company is responsible for completing the project.
The word 'ausführend' (executing/performing) is the present participle of the separable verb 'ausführen' (to carry out/perform). It is used like an adjective and describes a person or thing that is carrying something out.
Die ausführende Firma hat große Erfahrung mit solchen Projekten.
The executing company has extensive experience with projects like this.
As a participial adjective, 'ausführend' (executing/performing) almost always stands directly before a noun. Using it as a standalone predicative adjective is very rare and sounds unnatural.
Der ausführende Architekt muss die Pläne noch einmal prüfen.
The executing architect still has to review the plans once more.
In the general meaning, 'ausführend' (executing) is often combined with organizations or people who take on a task. Typical phrases are 'das ausführende Unternehmen' (the executing company), 'die ausführende Agentur' (the executing agency), or 'die ausführende Kraft' (the executing force/person).
Wir suchen noch ein ausführendes Organ für die Umsetzung unserer Ideen.
We are still looking for an executing body to implement our ideas.
In political or legal contexts, the fixed phrase 'ausführende Gewalt' (executive power) is very common. It refers to the executive branch of a state.
Die Polizei ist Teil der ausführenden Gewalt.
The police are part of the executive power.
When it comes to art, 'ausführend' (performing) is often connected with the people who present a work. Common combinations are 'der ausführende Künstler' (the performing artist) or 'die ausführenden Musiker' (the performing musicians).
Die ausführenden Tänzerinnen und Tänzer erhielten tosenden Applaus.
The performing dancers received thunderous applause.
managerial / conductive
'leitend' and 'ausführend' can both describe roles in an organization or project. They are confused because both have to do with work and responsibility. The difference lies in the type of task: 'leitend' means that someone plans, makes decisions, and carries responsibility. 'ausführend' means that someone practically implements a plan or assignment. So a person in a 'leitend' role is more likely to say what is to be done; a person in an 'ausführend' role actually does it in concrete terms.
Die ausführenden Mitarbeiter bauen die neuen Geräte direkt beim Kunden ein.
The employees carrying out the work install the new devices directly at the customer's site.
In dem Projekt hat Maria eine leitende Rolle übernommen.
Maria took on a leadership role in the project.