Word
implement
Phoneticsim·ple·ment, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɪmpɫəmənt/
Definitions
01to put into action
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
v. to start using a plan, a rule, or a new system.
v. to put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect. Transitive — requires a direct object such as 'policy', 'change', or 'strategy'.
“The school decided to implement a new rule about using mobile phones in class.”
“The board of directors voted to implement the restructuring plan immediately to address the declining quarterly profits.”
02computing
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
v. to create the code that makes a technical idea or design work.
v. to realize a technical specification or algorithm through programming code.
“The developers need to implement a more secure login system for the app.”
“The engineering team spent three months trying to implement the new encryption protocol without slowing down the server response times.”
03a tool
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal
n. a tool or piece of equipment used for a specific task.
n. a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment used for a particular purpose.
Español:implemento
“The museum has a collection of ancient stone implements used for farming.”
“The surgeon carefully laid out the necessary implements on the sterile tray before the procedure began.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “implement” in context.
Verb
01. implement approach
“The school decided to implement a new approach to teaching mathematics.”
verb + noun
02. implement change
“It can be difficult for large organizations to implement change quickly.”
verb + noun
03. implement method
“Scientists are looking for the best way to implement this method in the lab.”
verb + noun
04. implement policy
“The government is working to implement a new policy on renewable energy.”
verb + noun
05. successfully implement
“The company managed to successfully implement the software update overnight.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“The scheme will be implemented in two phases.” “The coach implements tactics based on the positions of players in the hope of giving their team an advantage.” Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin implēmentum (“a filling up”), from Latin impleō (“to fill up”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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