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im·ple·ment  (mpl-mnt)

n.

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. (-mnt) 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 implmentum, from Latin implre, to fill up : in-, intensive pref.; see in-² + plre, to fill; see pel-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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imple·men·tation (-mn-tshn, -mn-) n.

imple·menter, imple·mentor n.

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implement

n [ˈɪmplɪmənt]

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

2. something used to achieve a purpose; agent

vb [ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt] (tr)

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

2. Archaic to complete, satisfy, or fulfil

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

implemental  adj

implementation  n

implementer , implementor n

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

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

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

Translations

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

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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

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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 [ɐvb ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt; ɐn ˈɪmplɪmənt]

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

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

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implement [ɐvb ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt; ɐn ˈɪmplɪmənt]

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

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

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implement

n implement [ˈimplimənt]

a tool or instrument kitchen/garden implements. werktuig أداة، آله уред nástroj, nářadí redskab; -redskab das Gerät σύνεργο, εργαλείο instrumento, herramienta tööriist ابزار työkalu outil, ustensiles מַכשִׁיר उपकरण oruđe, sredstvo eszköz alat, peralatan áhald, tæki attrezzo, strumento 道具 도구 įrankis, įnagis darbarīks; instruments; ierīce; rīks perkakasan werktuig redskap, verktøy narzędzie 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