implement

(ĭm'plə-mənt)
n.

1. A tool or instrument used in doing work: a gardening implement. See synonyms at tool.
2. An article used to outfit or equip.
3. A means of achieving an end; an instrument or agent.

tr.v., -ment·ed, -ment·ing, -ments. (-mĕnt')

1. To put into practical effect; carry out: implement the new procedures.
2. To supply with implements.

[Middle English, supplementary payment, from Old French emplement, act of filling, from Late Latin implēmentum, from Latin implēre, to fill up : in-, intensive pref.; see in-² + plēre, to fill.]

implementation im'ple·men·ta'tion (-mən-tā'shən, -mĕn-) n.
implementer im'ple·ment'er or im'ple·men'tor n.

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as a verb, is a useful word used first in Scotland in the sense 'to put (a treaty, agreement, etc.) into effect', a meaning it still has in general usage. In the 20th century its use has been greatly extended to cover any kind of idea, policy, proposal, suggestion, etc., as a general synonym for carry out, effect, fulfil, and other words. Although objections are sometimes raised to this use, it is well established and is often a better word than any of these synonyms might at first seem to be. It also has the advantage of a ready noun form implementation.

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noun

A device used to do work or perform a task: instrument, tool, utensil. See machine, means.

verb

1. To put into action or use: actuate, apply, employ, exercise, exploit, practice, use, utilize. Idioms: avail oneself of, bring into play, bring to bear, make use of, put into practice, put to use. See used/unused.
2. To carry out the functions, requirements, or terms of: discharge, do, execute, exercise, fulfill, keep, perform. Idioms: live up to. See do/not do.
3. To compel observance of: carry out, effect, enforce, execute, invoke. Idioms: put in force, put into action. See obligation, over/under.

v

Definition: start, put into action
Antonyms: cancel, cease, delay, halt, hinder, pause, stop

IN BRIEF: Tool or instrument. Also: To put into practical effect; carry out.

My life cannot implement in action the demands of all the people to whom my heart responds. — Anne Lindbergh, American writer, wife of Charles A. Lindbergh.

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For a list of words related to implement, see:

• Machinery and Mechanical Devices - implement: tool or other device required to perform given task
• Common Tools and Tool Types - implement: any article used to facilitate some activity, such as a tool or utensil

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See words rhyming with "implementer."

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Dansk (Danish)
n. - implementering, gennemførelse, udførelse, redskab, instrument, værktøj
v. tr. - implementere, realisere, føre ud i livet, gennemføre, udføre, iværksætte, virkeliggøre

Nederlands (Dutch)
uitvoeren, verschaffen, werktuig, instrument

Français (French)
n. - (gén) instrument, outil, (Culin) ustensile
v. tr. - (gén, Jur) exécuter, mettre (qch) en application, (Comput) implanter (un logiciel), implémenter (un système)

Deutsch (German)
v. - erfüllen, durchführen, ausrüsten
n. - Gerät, Werkzeug

Ελληνική (Greek)
v. - εφαρμόζω, θέτω σε εφαρμογή ή ισχύ, δίνω τα μέσα, διευκολύνω
n. - όργανο, εργαλείο, σύνεργο, σκεύος

Italiano (Italian)
adempiere, realizzare, mettere in atto, arnese

Português (Portuguese)
v. - executar
n. - implemento (m)

Русский (Russian)
осуществлять, снабжать, возмещать, инструмент, инвентарь

Español (Spanish)
n. - herramienta, instrumento, utensilio
v. tr. - ejecutar, realizar, llevar a cabo, aplicar, poner en práctica

Svenska (Swedish)
v. - realisera, fullfölja, uppfylla, förse med verktyg
n. - verktyg, tillbehör, fullgörande (skotsk jur.)

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
工具, 器具, 实现, 执行, 使生效

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 工具, 器具
v. tr. - 實現, 執行, 使生效

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 도구, 수단, 이행
v. tr. - ~에게 도구를 공급하다, ~에게 필요한 권한을 주다, 이행하다

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 道具, 器具, 手段, 履行
v. - 履行する, 実行する, 道具を与える

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(فعل) ينفذ (الاسم) أداة‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮כלי, מכשיר‬
v. tr. - ‮הוציא לפועל, ביצע‬

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