Explanation at your level:
To implement means to start using a new plan. Imagine you have a plan to clean your room. When you start cleaning, you are implementing your plan. It is a big word for starting to do something you planned.
When a boss or a teacher has a new rule, they implement it. This means they make sure everyone follows the new rule. It is used when we want to show that a plan is now happening in real life.
You use this word when you want to describe the process of turning an idea into reality. For example, a company might implement a new software system to help employees work faster. It is more formal than just saying 'start' or 'do'.
In a professional context, implementing a strategy requires careful planning and execution. It suggests that there is a formal process involved, and it is often used in contrast to 'planning'. You plan, then you implement.
The term is frequently used in academic and policy-making circles to describe the operationalization of abstract concepts. When a government implements a policy, it involves a complex series of administrative steps to ensure the law is enforced effectively across the population.
Historically, an 'implement' was a tool, and the verb retains this sense of 'instrumentality'. To implement is to act as the agent of change, transforming theoretical frameworks into tangible outcomes. It is a cornerstone of project management and administrative discourse, emphasizing the transition from intent to impact.
30초 단어
- Means to put a plan into action.
- Used mostly in formal or business contexts.
- Pronounced as IM-ple-ment.
- Noun form is implementation.
When you implement something, you are moving from the 'thinking' phase to the 'doing' phase. Think of it as the bridge between a blueprint and a finished building.
It is most commonly used in professional or formal settings, such as when a company starts a new policy or a government puts a new law into effect. It implies that there was a plan beforehand, and now you are officially making it happen.
The word implement comes from the Latin word implementum, which means 'a filling up' or 'fulfillment'. It is related to the verb implere, meaning 'to fill'.
Originally, in the 15th century, an 'implement' was simply a tool or an instrument used to get a job done. Over time, the meaning shifted from the object itself to the act of using those tools to achieve a result. It is a classic example of how a noun describing a physical tool evolved into a verb describing a complex action.
You will hear implement most often in business, politics, or technical discussions. It is a formal word, so you wouldn't usually use it to talk about making a sandwich or calling a friend.
Common phrases include implement a plan, implement a policy, or implement changes. Because it sounds professional, it is a great word to use in emails or reports to show that you are taking concrete action.
While 'implement' itself isn't usually part of a set idiom, it is often used alongside expressions like 'put into practice' or 'get the ball rolling'. These phrases share the same spirit of starting something new.
1. Put into effect: To make something active. 2. Set in motion: To start a process. 3. Carry out: To complete a task. 4. Walk the talk: To actually do what you said. 5. Get down to business: To start the real work.
As a verb, implement follows regular patterns: implements (3rd person), implemented (past), and implementing (continuous).
The pronunciation is /'ɪmplɪment/ in both US and UK English, with the primary stress on the first syllable. It rhymes with words like complement and supplement, which are often confused with it!
Fun Fact
It used to mean a tool, now it means the action of using the tool.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'i' sounds.
Slightly softer 'e' sound.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'e' as 'a'
- Stressing the second syllable
- Dropping the 't' at the end
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Common in professional texts.
Useful for formal writing.
Sounds professional.
Easy to hear.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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고급
Grammar to Know
Transitive Verbs
I implement the plan.
Passive Voice
The plan was implemented.
Present Continuous
We are implementing it.
Examples by Level
We implement the new rule today.
We start the rule now.
Present simple.
They implement the plan.
They start the plan.
Subject-verb.
I implement my study plan.
I start my study plan.
First person.
We must implement this.
We have to do this.
Modal verb.
He will implement it.
He will do it.
Future tense.
She implemented the idea.
She started the idea.
Past tense.
They are implementing changes.
They are making changes.
Continuous.
We need to implement this.
We need to start this.
Infinitive.
The school will implement new safety rules.
We need to implement the strategy by Monday.
The company implemented a new dress code.
It is hard to implement such big changes.
They are ready to implement the decision.
Did you implement the new software?
We decided to implement the plan slowly.
The team implemented the project successfully.
The government is implementing a new tax policy.
We need to implement measures to reduce waste.
The manager implemented a new workflow.
Implementing these changes will take time.
They failed to implement the agreement properly.
The committee decided to implement the recommendations.
It is crucial to implement the safety protocols.
We are implementing a new customer service system.
The organization implemented a comprehensive restructuring plan.
Implementing the new regulations proved to be quite challenging.
The IT department is implementing a secure database.
We must implement a long-term solution to this problem.
The city implemented a new traffic management system.
Implementing the policy requires cooperation from all staff.
The company successfully implemented the new marketing strategy.
They are currently implementing a new phase of the project.
The administration is implementing a series of reforms to improve efficiency.
Implementing such a complex system requires rigorous testing.
The company is implementing a sustainability initiative across all branches.
They are implementing a strategy to mitigate potential risks.
The new law was implemented to address the housing crisis.
Implementing these changes will require a significant cultural shift.
The team is implementing a new analytical framework.
We need to implement a more robust security infrastructure.
The state is implementing a radical overhaul of the healthcare system.
Implementing the treaty involves navigating complex diplomatic channels.
The architect implemented a design that maximizes natural light.
They are implementing a strategy to revitalize the urban center.
The school implemented a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking.
Implementing the new technology has revolutionized our production process.
The board is implementing a plan to diversify the company's portfolio.
They are implementing a policy of transparency in all financial dealings.
자주 쓰는 조합
Idioms & Expressions
"put into practice"
to start using something
We put the ideas into practice.
neutral"set in motion"
to start a process
We set the plan in motion.
neutral"get the ball rolling"
to start an activity
Let's get the ball rolling.
casual"carry out"
to perform a task
They carried out the orders.
neutral"bring to life"
to make something real
We brought the vision to life.
neutral"take action"
to do something
It is time to take action.
neutralEasily Confused
similar sound
supplement means to add to, implement means to start
I supplement my diet vs I implement a plan.
similar sound
complement means to complete something
The wine complements the meal.
similar meaning
execute is often for specific tasks or death
Execute the command.
similar meaning
enact is specifically for laws
Enact the new law.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + implement + noun
We implemented the plan.
Subject + will implement + noun
They will implement changes.
Subject + is implementing + noun
She is implementing the strategy.
Subject + has implemented + noun
We have implemented the system.
Passive: Noun + is implemented + by + agent
The plan was implemented by the team.
어휘 가족
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
관련
How to Use It
8/10
Formality Scale
자주 하는 실수
You don't need 'into' after implement.
Spelling error.
No preposition needed.
Direct object follows.
It sounds too formal for daily tasks.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a tool box labeled 'Plans' and you are opening it to start working.
When Native Speakers Use It
Use it when you want to sound professional in meetings.
Cultural Insight
It is a buzzword in corporate culture.
Grammar Shortcut
Always follow it with a noun, never a preposition.
Say It Right
Stress the first syllable: IM-ple-ment.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't add 'into' after the verb.
Did You Know?
It used to mean 'a tool' in the 15th century.
Study Smart
Pair it with 'plan' or 'strategy' to remember it better.
Register Check
Avoid using it with friends at a party.
Verb Forms
Remember the past tense is 'implemented'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
I-M-P-L-E-M-E-N-T: I Make Plans Look Easy, Make Everything New Today.
Visual Association
A person building a bridge between a paper plan and a real road.
Word Web
챌린지
Write one sentence about a plan you want to implement.
어원
Latin
Original meaning: to fill up
문화적 맥락
None.
Used heavily in corporate and government sectors.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
at work
- implement a strategy
- implement a new system
- implement changes
at school
- implement a new curriculum
- implement rules
- implement a policy
government
- implement a law
- implement reforms
- implement a program
technology
- implement software
- implement a feature
- implement a protocol
Conversation Starters
"What is a new plan you want to implement this year?"
"Have you ever had to implement a difficult change?"
"Why do some companies fail to implement their strategies?"
"Is it better to plan or to implement quickly?"
"What is the most important policy your country has implemented?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you successfully implemented a new habit.
Write about a project you are currently implementing.
What are the challenges of implementing a new law?
If you could implement one global rule, what would it be?
자주 묻는 질문
8 질문Yes, it is usually used in business or academic settings.
It is better to use 'start' or 'do' for simple tasks.
Implementation.
IM-pluh-ment.
No, you create a plan, then you implement it.
No, just 'implement' the object.
Yes, especially in professional English.
No, it is neutral.
셀프 테스트
We will ___ the new plan today.
Implement fits the context of a plan.
Which means to put a plan into action?
Implement is the correct verb.
You can implement a sandwich.
Implement is too formal for making food.
Word
뜻
Matches synonyms.
Subject-Verb-Object order.
The team ___ the new software yesterday.
Past tense is required.
Which word is a synonym for implement?
Enact is a formal synonym.
Implementation is the noun form of implement.
Correct noun derivation.
Standard sentence structure.
The company is ___ a new sustainability strategy.
Present continuous required.
점수: /10
Summary
To implement is to turn your plans into real-world action.
- Means to put a plan into action.
- Used mostly in formal or business contexts.
- Pronounced as IM-ple-ment.
- Noun form is implementation.
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a tool box labeled 'Plans' and you are opening it to start working.
When Native Speakers Use It
Use it when you want to sound professional in meetings.
Cultural Insight
It is a buzzword in corporate culture.
Grammar Shortcut
Always follow it with a noun, never a preposition.
예시
The company will implement new policies next month.
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