B2verbformalworkpolitics
US/ˈɪm.plə.ment/
UK/ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/
to start using a plan, system or law and make it work
In context
The school will implement a new uniform policy from next semester.
It is easy to make a plan, but much harder to implement it.
The government implemented strict rules to reduce drunk driving.
Words that go with implement
verb + noun
- implement a planWe need more staff to implement a plan this big.
- implement a policyThe city plans to implement a policy on plastic bags.
- implement changesThe new manager quickly implemented changes.
adverb + verb
- fully implementedThe system will be fully implemented by June.
- successfully implementFew companies successfully implement AI tools in the first year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We will implement to change the system.Correct: We will implement changes to the system.