implement

IELTS use

Essential for discussing solutions, policies, and changes in Task 2 essays and the Part 3 discussion of the Speaking test.

Examples

1. The government plans to implement a new recycling programme next year.
2. Schools should implement stricter rules regarding mobile phone use during class.
3. It took several years to implement the new healthcare reforms effectively.

Collocations

implement a policy

The city council implemented a policy to reduce traffic in the centre.

implement a strategy

The company implemented a marketing strategy to reach younger customers.

implement a solution

Engineers are working to implement a technical solution to reduce energy waste.

effectively implement

Without proper training, it is difficult to effectively implement new software.

Word family

Noun

implementation

Verb

implement

Paraphrases

• put into practice: Informal synonym; common in speaking but less formal in writing.
• carry out: Slightly more general; used for plans, orders, or experiments.
• enforce: Stronger meaning; implies legal or authoritative action to ensure compliance.

Common mistakes

• They will implement a new system, what will improve efficiency. to They will implement a new system, which will improve efficiency.. Use 'which', not 'what', to introduce a relative clause.
• We have to implement the plan as soon as possiblely. to We have to implement the plan as soon as possible.. 'As soon as possible' is a fixed phrase; no '-ly' is added.
• The government implemented new laws for protect the environment. to The government implemented new laws to protect the environment.. Use 'to + infinitive' to express purpose, not 'for + verb'.