Definitions for implement
ˈɪm plə mənt; -ˌmɛntim·ple·ment

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. implement(verb)

   instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

2. implement(verb)

   apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

   "implement a procedure"

3. enforce, implement, apply(verb)

   ensure observance of laws and rules

   "Apply the rules to everyone";

4. follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, implement, put through, go through(verb)

   pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

   "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal"

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Implement(noun)

   that which fulfills or supplies a want or use; esp., an instrument, toll, or utensil, as supplying a requisite to an end; as, the implements of trade, of husbandry, or of war

   Etymology: [LL. implementum accomplishment, fr. L. implere, impletum, to fill up, finish, complete; pref. im- in + plere to fill. The word was perh. confused with OF. empleier, emploier, to employ, F. employer, whence E. employ. See Plenty.]

2. Implement(verb)

   to accomplish; to fulfill

   Etymology: [LL. implementum accomplishment, fr. L. implere, impletum, to fill up, finish, complete; pref. im- in + plere to fill. The word was perh. confused with OF. empleier, emploier, to employ, F. employer, whence E. employ. See Plenty.]

3. Implement(verb)

   to provide with an implement or implements; to cause to be fulfilled, satisfied, or carried out, by means of an implement or implements

   Etymology: [LL. implementum accomplishment, fr. L. implere, impletum, to fill up, finish, complete; pref. im- in + plere to fill. The word was perh. confused with OF. empleier, emploier, to employ, F. employer, whence E. employ. See Plenty.]

4. Implement(verb)

   to fulfill or perform, as a contract or an engagement

   Etymology: [LL. implementum accomplishment, fr. L. implere, impletum, to fill up, finish, complete; pref. im- in + plere to fill. The word was perh. confused with OF. empleier, emploier, to employ, F. employer, whence E. employ. See Plenty.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Implement

   im′ple-ment, n. a tool or instrument of labour.—v.t. to give effect to: to fulfil or perform.—adj. Implemen′tal, acting as an implement.—n. Implē′tion, a filling: the state of being full. [Low L. implementum—L. im-plēre, to fill.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. implement

   Whatever may supply a want, especially an instrument or utensil as supplying a requisite to an end; as, the implements of war.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. implement

   To create in a consistent, systematic way.

   They did implement the new policy easily and efficiently.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 24, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'implement' in Verbs Frequency: #465

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of implement in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of implement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of implement in a Sentence

1. Mithripala Sirisena:

   I'm confident that the victory we will get is a great victory. I will implement the rule of law, democracy and make a peaceful country by chasing away family rule and corrupt rule.

2. Frans Timmermans:

   We are here today to discuss with the Greek government the best way that we can quickly implement the decisions that are necessary for us to be able to assist financially and with people and material so that the situation becomes better.

3. Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko:

   Under any circumstances we will continue to implement the association agreement with the European Union including a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement.

4. Nicolas Sarkozy:

   We must be merciless, the legal quibbling, precautions and pretexts for insufficient action are not acceptable. I demand that the government implement without delay the proposals we presented months ago. There is no more time to be wasted.

5. President Benigno Aquino:

   You would need a large force to implement martial law and there is no guarantee it will produce positive results, it might generate more sympathy for the Abu Sayyaf.

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