implement
To implement means to start using a plan, system, or law to make it happen or put it into action. It involves the practical step of carrying out a strategy or policy that has been officially agreed upon.
Examples
3 of 5I need to implement a better filing system for my personal documents.
I need to start using a better way to organize my papers.
The committee voted to implement the new safety procedures immediately.
The group decided to officially put the new safety rules into effect.
Let's implement that workout plan we talked about tomorrow.
Let's start doing that exercise routine tomorrow.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'tool' (which is the noun form of implement). You use a tool to build something; use the verb 'implement' to build or start a plan.
Quick Quiz
The IT department is scheduled to _______ the security updates across all company computers this weekend.
Correct!
The correct answer is: implement
Examples
I need to implement a better filing system for my personal documents.
everydayI need to start using a better way to organize my papers.
The committee voted to implement the new safety procedures immediately.
formalThe group decided to officially put the new safety rules into effect.
Let's implement that workout plan we talked about tomorrow.
informalLet's start doing that exercise routine tomorrow.
The researchers struggled to implement the complex methodology in a field setting.
academicThe scientists found it hard to apply the complicated methods in real life.
Our company will implement a new remote work policy starting next month.
businessThe business is going to start a new rule for working from home next month.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
implement a recommendation
to act upon a piece of advice
failure to implement
the situation where a plan is not put into action
effectively implement
to put something into action in a way that works well
Often Confused With
Implement means to put into action, while complement means to add to something in a way that enhances or improves it.
An instrument is a physical tool or musical device, whereas implement (as a verb) is the act of putting a plan into motion.
Usage Notes
Implement is most commonly used in professional, legal, or technical contexts. While it can be used for personal plans, it often implies a structured approach or a formal change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'implement' for simple physical actions like 'implementing a book on a shelf.' Use 'put' or 'place' for physical objects; use 'implement' for abstract plans or systems.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'tool' (which is the noun form of implement). You use a tool to build something; use the verb 'implement' to build or start a plan.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'implementum' (a filling up), derived from 'implere' (to fill up or finish).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western corporate culture, 'implementation' is viewed as a critical phase that follows 'design' and 'development' in the project lifecycle.
Quick Quiz
The IT department is scheduled to _______ the security updates across all company computers this weekend.
Correct!
The correct answer is: implement
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