put into action

VERB

use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt apply employ handle manage operate practice run spend utilize wield work

STRONG

capitalize capitalize on consume deplete exercise exert exhaust expend occupy ply squander take waste

WEAK

avail oneself of bring into play bring to bear draw on find a use make do with make the most of make use play on press into service put forth put to use put to work run through turn to account

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease halt leave alone let go mismanage misuse neglect reject renounce repudiate stop

STRONG

save

WEAK

abstain

Example Sentences

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Trainium 3 chips put into action in December are touted as doubling the capabilities of the second generation despite being smaller than a credit card.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

They are responsible for ensuring policy decisions are put into action and is ultimately responsible for all civil servants in Great Britain.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

During his short stint with the Rams, Mayfield brought “a spark” and displayed “pretty impressive mental stamina” to process and put into action so much information, Rams coach Sean McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

The back-up fire engines used in emergencies weren’t fully stocked with equipment, and valuable minutes were lost restocking them before they could be put into action.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

After they had ridden twenty miles, the plan for the day was put into action.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III

put into action

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