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implementto put a plan, decision, or system into effect

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to put a plan, decision, or system into effect

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmplɪmənt/

Example Sentences

  • The boss said he would implement a 'no meetings on Monday' policy, but forgot about it by Tuesday.
  • The government plans to implement new environmental regulations next year.
  • She grabbed every kitchen implement she could find to make the perfect birthday cake.

implement

VERB

[/ˈɪmplɪmənt/]

to put a plan, decision, or system into effect

The team implemented the new system across the company.
💡 Concept

The team implemented the new system across the company.

The workers implemented the design exactly as planned. (PLAN → DO = IMPLEMENT → put a plan into action)
🧠 Mnemonic

The workers implemented the design exactly as planned. (PLAN → DO = IMPLEMENT → put a plan into action)

When you implement with complement and genuine sentiment — the plan transforms from dream to achievement
🎵 Rhyme

When you implement with complement and genuine sentiment — the plan transforms from dream to achievement

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪmplɪmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪmplɪmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootple-
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Latin 'implementum' meaning 'equipment' or 'tools', derived from 'implere' meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'implement'.

Breakdown

im- (in, into) + -plement (from Latin plere, to fill) = implement (something that fills or completes a purpose)

🎵Rhyme

complementsupplementelement
complement
supplement
element

🔗Collocations

implement a plan
implement changes
implement policies
successfully implement
farming implements
kitchen implements
implement software

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The boss said he would implement a 'no meetings on Monday' policy, but forgot about it by Tuesday.

The government plans to implement new environmental regulations next year.

She grabbed every kitchen implement she could find to make the perfect birthday cake.

😄 Fun example

The company's attempt to implement casual Friday resulted in the CEO wearing pajamas to work.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

executecarry outapplyput into practiceenforce

Antonyms

abandoncancelneglect

Related

implementationpolicystrategyplanexecution

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