put (something) to (good) use

phrase

: to use (something) in an effective way

I'm looking forward to putting my new skills to use.

Thanks for the donation. We'll put it to good use.

Examples of put (something) to (good) use in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The technology was put to use for a complete lunar day, equivalent to about 14 Earth days. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Mar. 2026

When clear expectations, trustworthy incentives, and innovative structures are in place, the next time a smart algorithm saves an hour of work, both the employee and the company know exactly how that hour can be put to good use. — Erik Roth, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2026

Those skills may soon be put to use with North Texas’ severe weather season just around the corner. — Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 13 Feb. 2026

The sap from plants can also leave these tools sticky and inefficient when put to use. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026