Word: implement (verb)

Associations

To implement means to put something into action or to carry out a plan or idea. It often refers to executing a strategy or using a tool or method.

• Example 1: "The company will implement a new software system next month." This means the company will start using the new software.
• Example 2: "Teachers need to implement new teaching methods in the classroom." This means teachers should start using new ways to teach.
• Example 3: "The government plans to implement stricter laws to protect the environment." This means the government will start enforcing new laws.

A synonym for implement is "execute." The difference is that "execute" often implies carrying out a plan precisely, while "implement" can mean simply starting to use or apply something.

Substitution

Other phrases you could use instead of "implement" include:

• "apply" - to use a method or tool in a specific situation.
• "enforce" - to make sure people follow a rule or law.
• "introduce" - to bring something into use for the first time.

These substitutions can change the meaning slightly. For example, "apply" focuses on usage, while "enforce" focuses on making sure rules are followed.

Deconstruction

The word "implement" comes from the Latin root "implere," which means "to fill up" or "to fulfill."

• The prefix "im-" means "in" or "into."
• The root "ple" relates to filling.
• The suffix "-ment" turns the verb into a noun, but in this case, it is used as a verb.

This history helps us understand that to implement is to fill a plan with action.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you had to implement a new idea or rule? What was it?
• How do you feel when someone asks you to implement something you are not familiar with?
• In what situations do you think it is important to implement changes quickly? Why?