implement

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

NOUN

agent, tool

Synonyms

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appliance gadget instrument utensil

STRONG

apparatus contraption contrivance device equipment machine

VERB

start, put into action

Synonyms

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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

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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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Tyson has prepared and implemented contingency, hiring and retention plans as needed to maintain its workforce and operations, according to the spokesperson.

From MarketWatch

Ventura County fire officials implemented those changes for similar blazes later last year.

From Los Angeles Times

The union has said schools would need investment and support to help implement a wholesale ban.

From BBC

Although the government has promised labour reforms that could offer basic protections to gig workers, they are yet to be implemented.

From BBC

Panama’s Port Authority, which supervises the terminals, said on Friday that it has implemented a transition plan to ensure the continuity of operations at the two ports.

From The Wall Street Journal

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