put to work

VERB

hire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appoint bring in draft employ engage enlist lease obtain pick promise rent retain select

STRONG

authorize book carry charter delegate empower exploit ink let occupy place pledge procure secure sublease sublet utilize

WEAK

add to payroll bring on board contract for fill a position find help give a break give job to give work make use of put on sign on sign up take on truck with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dismiss fire let go lose refuse reject release shun

STRONG

cancel

WEAK

discharge lay off

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 into action put to use 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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They are also dealing with the repercussions of increased scrutiny from their investors, which have reduced the amount of money private-credit firms have to put to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Those freed-up resources can be put to work elsewhere, such as on share buybacks or acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“We believe there’s a clear model for the next-generation utility, where AI simplifies complexity and delivers measurable impact—and it’s something utilities can put to work today.”

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Much of what AI firms are raising is put to work developing data centers and equipping them with expensive hardware, including AI chips.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

No reason the skiff can’t be put to work earning money.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

put to work

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