B2verbUK spelling: utiliseformalsciencetechnology
US/ˈjuː.təl.aɪz/
UK/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/
to use something in an effective or practical way
In context
The new design utilizes rainwater to cool the building.
Farmers are learning to utilize drones to spray their rice fields.
Only a small part of the data was actually utilized in the study.
Words that go with utilize
verb + noun
- utilize resourcesPoor countries need to utilize resources more efficiently.
- utilize technologySchools should utilize technology to support weaker students.
- utilize energyThese plants utilize energy from sunlight very efficiently.
adverb + verb
- fully utilizeMost people never fully utilize the features of their phones.
- effectively utilizeThe team failed to effectively utilize its budget.