implement
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: implements · implementing · implemented
Sense 1
To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out. — To realize a technical specification, e.g. of an algorithm, interface, or protocol.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A tool or instrument for working with.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “implement” mean?
To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.
Is “implement” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.