implements - definition of implements by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

im·ple·ment (

-m

nt)

1. A tool or instrument used in doing work: a gardening implement. See Synonyms at tool.

2. An article used to outfit or equip.

3. A means of achieving an end; an instrument or agent.

tr.v. (-m

) im·ple·ment·ed, im·ple·ment·ing, im·ple·ments

1. To put into practical effect; carry out: implement the new procedures.

2. To supply with implements.

[Middle English, supplementary payment, from Old French emplement, act of filling, from Late Latin implmentum, from Latin implre, to fill up : in-, intensive pref.; see in-² + plre, to fill; see pel-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

imple·men·tation (-m

n-t

n, -m

n-) n.

imple·menter, imple·mentor n.

implement

Verb

to carry out (instructions etc.): she refused to implement the agreed plan

Noun

a tool or other piece of equipment [Late Latin implementum, literally: a filling up]

implementation n

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Noun	1.	implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" beater - an implement for beating brush - an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle buff, buffer - an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) candlesnuffer - an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement - any of a large class of implements used for cleaning eraser - an implement used to erase something fire iron - metal fireside implements flail - an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing hook - a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something instrumentation, instrumentality - an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end branding iron, iron - implement used to brand live stock leather strip - implement consisting of a strip of leather needle - a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood sharpener - any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper; "a knife sharpener" snuffer - a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish spike - a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal); "one of the spikes impaled him" sports implement - an implement used in a sport stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick" stick - a long thin implement resembling a length of wood; "cinnamon sticks"; "a stick of dynamite" stirrer - an implement used for stirring strickle - a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure swab - implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion flyswat, flyswatter, swatter - an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects tool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation tuning fork - a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments utensil - an implement for practical use (especially in a household) writing implement - an implement that is used to write
Verb	1.	implement - apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design; "implement a procedure" apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"
	2.	implement - ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone"; enforce, apply compel, obligate, oblige - force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form" execute, run - carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine; "Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction" execute - carry out the legalities of; "execute a will or a deed"
	3.	implement - pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal" follow out, follow up, put through, carry out, follow through, go through complete, finish - come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours" adhere - follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan" accomplish, carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill, action, execute - put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"