implement

CEFRB2

/ˈɪmpləmənt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To put a plan into action.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A tool or instrument for working with.

Examples

  • Starting next month, Brazil will implement the law of reciprocity with Spain.

  • Unfortunately, we couldn't implement much of what was planned.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

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

  2. To realize a technical specification, e.g. of an algorithm, interface, or protocol.

More examples

In context

  • We will implement a reconsidered North-South cooperation mechanism.

  • It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement.

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

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Origin

verb

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