English · Common Verbs
implement
/ˈɪmplɪment/
[/ˈɪmplɪment/]
put into action
Advancedverb
Definition
To start using a plan, system, or decision in a practical way.
Example
The school plans to implement a new recycling programme starting next September.
The school plans to implement a new recycling programme starting next September.
Etymology
From Latin 'implere' (to fill up); the verb sense developed in the 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in business, policy, and software development.