Verb: implement im-plu-munt
- Apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
"implement a procedure"
- Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
"He implemented a new economic plan";
- follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, put through, go through with
- Ensure observance of laws and rules
"Police strictly implemented the new traffic regulations";
- enforce, apply
- Instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
"The gardener used various implements to tend the flower beds"
Derived forms: implemented, implementing, implements
Type of: apply, compel, complete, employ, finish, instrumentality, instrumentation, means, obligate, oblige, use, utilise [Brit], utilize
Antonym: exempt
Encyclopedia: Implement