# implement

/ˈɪmpɫəmənt/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/implement
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. to put into action

verb · CEFR B2 · Academic

to start using a plan, a rule, or a new system.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. computing

verb · CEFR C1 · Technical

to create the code that makes a technical idea or design work.

For teachers: 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.

### 3. a tool

noun · CEFR B2 · Formal

a tool or piece of equipment used for a specific task.

For teachers: a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment used for a particular purpose.

- 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.

## Examples

- The school will implement new rules next month.
- The engineering team needs to implement a more secure login system to protect user data from hackers.
- While the board approved the restructuring plan in principle, the management team struggled to implement the changes across the international branches due to local labor laws.

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