implement

B2
US /ˈɪmpləmənt/
verb noun Freq #14791

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

    implement a procedure

  2. 2
    verb

    To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.

    Near-synonyms: realize, actualize, materialize; embody; accomplish

  3. 3
    noun

    A tool or instrument for working with.

    farming implements

  4. 4
    noun

    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

  5. 5
    verb

    pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

  6. 6
    verb

    ensure observance of laws and rules

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin implēmentum (“a filling up”), from Latin impleō (“to fill up”).

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 verb · to bring about; to put into... ;accomplishactualizeembodyexecutematerializerealize
5 verb · pursue to a conclusion or... carry outfollow outfollow throughfollow upgo throughput through
6 verb · ensure observance of laws... enforce
Word family
Derived forms implementabilityimplementableimplementalimplementationimplementerimplementiferousimplementormisimplementnonimplementnonimplementedreimplementunimplementability

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