Dictionary
im•ple•ment
Pronunciation: (
—n.im'plu-munt;
—v.im'plu-ment", -munt), [key]—
n.
1. any article used in some activity, esp. an instrument, tool, or utensil:
agricultural implements.
2. an article of equipment, as household furniture, clothing, ecclesiastical vestments, or the like.
3. a means; agent:
human beings as an implement of divine plan.
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v.t.
1. to fulfill; perform; carry out:
Once in office, he failed to implement his campaign promises.
2. to put into effect according to or by means of a definite plan or procedure.
3. to fill out or supplement.
4. to provide with implements.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.