Definition of implement - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
execute planput into effect according to a plan or agreement
- They will implement the strategy by the end of the month..
2.
technologyTECH. realize a technical specification or algorithmTECH.
- The developer will implement the new feature by Friday.
3.
legalRare ensure observance of laws and rulesRare
- The government will implement the new regulations.
Noun
toolspiece of equipment used to achieve a purpose
- The farmer bought a new implement for plowing the fields.
Expressions with implement
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tool used to remove dirt or dust
She used a cleaning implement to scrub the floor.
create and put into action
The team will develop and implement a new marketing strategy.
tool used for writing on surfaces
She picked up a writing implement to jot down notes.
put actions in place to achieve a goal
The government will implement measures to reduce pollution.
Origin of implement
Latin, implere (to fill)
Terms with implement included in their meaning
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cooking
implement for stirring food during preparation
equipment
handheld implement like a hammer or saw
cutting gear
large two-bladed implement used to slice cloth, stems or similar materials
execution
implement or accomplish a plan or change
piercing
pierce skin or fabric using a thin pointed implement
implementation
implement ideas in real situations or actions
implementation
implement a plan or decision
sports gear
sports implement with strings for hitting a ball
political change
campaign to implement political or economic changes
weather
implement for clearing away snow
farming implement
agricultural tool for cutting and turning over soil
sports
sports implement with handle and oval frame
glass care
long-handled implement with rubber edge for clearing liquid from flat areas
strategy
make decisions with global awareness but implement them locally
pain-inflicting device
device or implement used to inflict pain
impractical
not practical or feasible to implement
barber gear
straight-bladed implement, often folding into handle, used for facial hair removal
safety
implement measures to ensure safety
organization
person or group that holds power to implement decisions
impractical
not practical or realistic to implement
gradual steps
introduce or implement something gradually in planned steps
household
implement for household tasks
agriculture
agricultural implement for sowing seeds
technology
install and implement a computer system
Examples of implement in a sentence
We need to implement these changes immediately. They plan to implement the system next month. We need to implement the changes immediately. Courts must implement the updated laws. The agency will implement stricter guidelines. He used an ancient implement to carve the wood.
The chef's favorite implement was a sharp knife.
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- French:exécuter, outil, ...
- German:umsetzen, Gerät, ...
- Italian:attuare, attrezzo, ...
- Spanish:implementar, implemento, ...
- Portuguese:executar, implemento, ...
- Chinese:实施, 工具, ...
- Japanese:実施する, 道具, ...
- Arabic:نَفَّذَ, أداة, ...
- Hebrew:לְיַשֵּׂם, כְּלִי, ...
- Russian:внедрять, инструмент, ...
- Ukrainian:впроваджувати, інструмент, ...
- Hindi:लागू करना, औजार, ...
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