implement

im·ple·ment

 (ĭm′plə-mənt)

n.

1. A tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment used in doing work: a gardening implement.

2. An article used to outfit or equip someone: ecclesiastical implements.

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

tr.v. (-mĕnt′) 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.

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[Middle English, supplementary payment, from Old French emplement, act of filling, from Late Latin implēmentum, from Latin implēre, to fill up : in-, intensive pref.; see in-² + plēre, to fill; see pelə- in Indo-European roots.]

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im′ple·men·ta′tion (-mən-tā′shən, -mĕn-) n.

im′ple·ment′er, im′ple·men′tor n.

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implement

n

1. a piece of equipment; tool or utensil: gardening implements.

2. something used to achieve a purpose; agent

vb (tr)

3. to carry out; put into action; perform: to implement a plan.

4. archaic to complete, satisfy, or fulfil

[C17: from Late Latin implēmentum, literally: a filling up, from Latin implēre to fill up, satisfy, fulfil]

ˌimpleˈmental adj

ˌimplemenˈtation n

ˈimpleˌmenter, ˈimpleˌmentor n

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im•ple•ment

(n. ˈɪm plə mənt; v. also -ˌmɛnt)

n.

1. an instrument, tool, or utensil for accomplishing work: agricultural implements.

2. an article of equipment, as household furniture, clothing, or the like.

3. a means; agent: goodwill as an implement to peace.

v.t.

4. to fulfill; carry out: implementing campaign promises.

5. to put into effect according to a definite plan or procedure.

6. to provide with implements.

[1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin implēmentum item of stock, pl. arrears, Late Latin: filling up < Latin implēre to fill up =im- im-¹ + plēre to fill]

im`ple•men•ta′tion, n.

im′ple•ment`er, im′ple•men`tor, n.

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implement

Past participle: implemented
Gerund: implementing

Imperative

implement

implement

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Thesaurus

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"

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implement

verb

1. carry out, effect, carry through, complete, apply, perform, realize, fulfil, enforce, execute, discharge, bring about, enact, put into action or effect The government promised to implement a new system to control loan institutions.
carry out delay, hamper, hinder, impede

noun

1. tool, machine, device, instrument, appliance, apparatus, gadget, utensil, contraption, contrivance, agent writing implements

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

implement

noun

A device used to do work or perform a task:

instrument, tool, utensil.

verb

1. To put into action or use:

actuate, apply, employ, exercise, exploit, practice, use, utilize.

Idioms: avail oneself of, bring into play, bring to bear, make use of, put into practice, put to use.

2. To carry out the functions, requirements, or terms of:

discharge, do, execute, exercise, fulfill, keep, perform.

Idiom: live up to.

3. To compel observance of:

carry out, effect, enforce, execute, invoke.

Idioms: put in force, put into action.

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Translations

أداة، آله

nářadínástrojuskutečnit

redskab

GerätHilfsmittelimplementierenrealisieren

εφαρμόζωσκεύοςυλοποιώ

instrumentoherramientaimplementarutensilioútil

riist

työkaluväline

outilinstrumentmettre en œuvreréaliserustensile

áhald, tæki

attrezzoattuareimplementarerealizzareutensile

įnagis

darbarīksierīceinstrumentsrīks

gereedschaphulpmiddel

verktøy

narzędziezrealizować

выполнятьосуществлятьпретворять

aletaraçvasıta

器具工具

implement

A. [ˈɪmplɪmənt] N → herramienta f, instrumento m

B. [ˈɪmplɪment] VT [+ plan, decision, idea] → llevar a cabo, poner en práctica; [+ measure] → aplicar, poner en práctica; [+ law] → aplicar

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

implement

[ˈɪmplɪmənt]

n

(= tool) → instrument m
writing implements → instruments d'écriture

(for cooking) → ustensile m
knives and other useful implements → couteaux et autres ustensiles utiles

[ˈɪmplɪmɛnt] vt [+ proposal, plan, new system] → mettre en œuvre, implémenter, mettre à effet

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

implement

n

→ Gerät nt; (= tool) → Werkzeug nt

(fig: = agent) → Werkzeug nt

vt law → vollziehen; contract, promise → erfüllen; (= carry out, put into effect) plan, reform, measure etc → durchführen, ausführen; decisions, ceasefire → in die Tat umsetzen, durchführen

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implement

[vb ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt; n ˈɪmplɪmənt]

1. vt (decision, plan, idea) → attuare; (law) → applicare

2. n (for cooking) → utensile m; (for garden, farm) → attrezzo

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

implement

(ˈimplimənt) noun

a tool or instrument. kitchen/garden implements. werktuig أداة، آله уред instrumento nástroj, nářadí das Gerät redskab; -redskab σύνεργο, εργαλείοinstrumento, herramienta tööriist ابزار työkalu outil, ustensilesמכשיר उपकरण oruđe, sredstvo eszköz alat, peralatan áhald, tæki attrezzo, strumento 道具 도구 įrankis, įnagis darbarīks; instruments; ierīce; rīks perkakasan werktuigredskap, verktøynarzędzie دكاروسيله، اوزار، اله،: تطبيق كول اجراكول، بشپړول instrumento uneal­tă, instrument утварь nástroj, náradie orodje alatka verktyg, redskap, tillbehör อุปกรณ์เครื่องใช้ alet, araç, vasıta 工具，器具 прилад; інструмент اوزار ، آلہ dụng cụ 工具，器具

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