Noun
implement -
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
instrumentality ,
instrumentation an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
beater an implement for beating
brush contact with something dangerous or undesirable; "I had a brush with danger on my way to work" ; "he tried to avoid any brushes with the police"
buff ,
buffer an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
candlesnuffer an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle
cleaning device ,
cleaning equipment ,
cleaning implement any of a large class of implements used for cleaning
eraser an implement used to erase something
fire iron metal fireside implements
flail an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
hook a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
branding iron ,
iron home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
leather strip implement consisting of a strip of leather
needle a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
oar an implement used to propel or steer a boat
rod any rod-shaped bacterium
sharpener any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper; "a knife sharpener"
snuffer a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles
fishgig ,
fizgig ,
spear ,
lance ,
gig a firework that fizzes as it moves
spike sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"
sports implement an implement used in a sport
stick threat of a penalty; "the policy so far is all stick and no carrot"
stick threat of a penalty; "the policy so far is all stick and no carrot"
stirrer an implement used for stirring
strickle a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand
swab cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
flyswat ,
flyswatter ,
swatter an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
tool an implement used in the practice of a vocation
tuning fork a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
utensil an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
Verb
implement -
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design; "implement a procedure"
utilise ,
employ ,
utilize ,
use ,
apply convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
implement -
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"
follow through ,
follow up ,
follow out ,
carry out ,
put through ,
go through
complete ,
finish bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements; "A child would complete the family"
adhere follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan"
accomplish ,
action ,
carry out ,
carry through ,
fulfil ,
fulfill ,
execute institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him" ; "She actioned the company for discrimination"
implement -
ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone" ;
enforce ,
apply
exempt ,
free ,
relieve grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to; "She exempted me from the exam"
compel ,
obligate ,
oblige force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"
execute ,
run sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty"
execute sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty"
