verb

implement

to carry out, to put into effect, to execute

We need to implement the new plan immediately.

We need to implement the new plan immediately.

((sth.)) to put (a plan, decision, etc.) into effect The company will implement a new policy.

Synonyms: execute, apply, carry out, put into practice

From Latin 'implere' (to fill up), from 'im-' (in) + 'plere' (to fill). The idea is to 'fill up' or complete a plan.

Think of 'implement' as the 'employment' of a plan, putting it to work.

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