Definitions

implement

[im-pluh-muhnt, im-pluh-ment, -muhnt] / ˈɪm plə mənt, ˈɪm pləˌmɛnt, -mənt /

NOUN

agent, tool

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance gadget instrument utensil

STRONG

apparatus contraption contrivance device equipment machine

VERB

start, put into action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve carry out complete enforce realize resolve

STRONG

actualize effect enable execute fulfill invoke materialize perform

WEAK

bring about make good make possible provide the means put into effect

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forget give up ignore lose neglect stop

STRONG

halt miss prevent

WEAK

cancel cease delay hinder pause

Usage

What are other ways to say implement? An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils.

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Safety controls, validated by the fire department, must be implemented for the storage of this fuel, the businessman told AFP, but "the institutions themselves are not able to clearly outline all the steps."

From Barron's

The report had also warned of further degradation if reforestation and sustainable management efforts were not implemented -- concerns now compounded by the ongoing conflict.

From Barron's

Officials tasked with promoting virtue "are obliged to implement the Islamic system", he said.

From Barron's

A wave of teacher contracts is up for renegotiation now, thanks to a strategy the unions implemented a few years ago to synchronize expiration dates.

From The Wall Street Journal

ByteDance has since pledged to implement more safeguards to protect copyrighted material in response to these letters.

From Los Angeles Times

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