implement

²im·ple·ment

verb \ˈim-plə-ˌment\

Definition of IMPLEMENT

transitive verb

1

: carry out, accomplish; especially : to give practical effect to and ensure of actual fulfillment by concrete measures

2

: to provide instruments or means of expression for

— im·ple·men·ta·tion \ˌim-plə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-\ noun

— im·ple·men·ter or im·ple·men·tor \ˈim-plə-ˌmən-tər\ noun

Examples of IMPLEMENT

1. I wondered how I might best implement his plan.
2. Due to high costs, the program was never fully implemented.
3. A federal interagency group should develop and implement a risk management strategy to reduce human exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals in food, says a report from the Institute of Medicine … —Bette Hileman, Chemical & Engineering News, 7 July 2003
4. … drew scattered snickers when he implemented a dress code for Senate staffers … —Michelle Cottle, New Republic, 12 July 1999
5. States remain years behind in implementing child support regulations … —New York Times, 30 Dec. 1997

Origin of IMPLEMENT

(see ¹implement)

First Known Use: 1806

Related to IMPLEMENT

Synonyms: administer, apply, execute, enforce

Related Words: bring about, effect, effectuate; discharge, fulfill (or fulfil), render; cite, invoke; enact, legislate; honor, observe, uphold; prosecute; promulgate

Near Antonyms: disregard, ignore, neglect

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