Definition

1. Verb:
   • To put something into service or use: To employ an object, resource, or skill for a practical purpose or to achieve a specific result.
   • To make use of something effectively: To apply something in a way that derives benefit or serves a function.

Usage

The verb "utilise" (also spelled "utilize") describes the act of using something. It often implies a purposeful, effective, or practical application of an available resource, tool, or ability. It is a more formal synonym for "use."

Examples

• Verb:
  • How do you utilise this new software in your daily work?
  • The company aims to utilise renewable energy sources more effectively.
  • She utilised her knowledge of French to help the tourists.

Advanced Usage

• "To utilise something to its full potential": To use something in the most effective and complete way possible.

  • The new manager wants to utilise the team's skills to their full potential.

• "To utilise something for a purpose": To use something specifically to achieve a certain goal.

  • They utilised the empty warehouse for storage.

Variants and Related Words

• Utilization (noun): The action of making practical and effective use of something.

  • The efficient utilization of resources is a key goal.

• Utilizable (adjective): Capable of being used.

  • Not all the data collected was utilizable.

Synonyms

• Use: To employ for a purpose.
• Employ: To make use of.
• Apply: To put to use, especially for a particular purpose.
• Exploit: To use a resource or situation to gain an advantage (can have a neutral or negative connotation).

Antonyms

• Waste: To use or expend carelessly or without purpose.
• Ignore: To refuse to take notice of or use.

Related Phrases

• "To utilise an opportunity": To take advantage of a chance.

  • He was quick to utilise the opportunity to present his idea.

• "Under-utilised": Not used to its full capacity.

  • The facility remains under-utilised most of the year.

Verb

1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
   • use your head!
   • we only use Spanish at home
   • I can't use this tool
   • Apply a magnetic field here
   • This thinking was applied to many projects
   • How do you utilize this tool?
   • I apply this rule to get good results
   • use the plastic bags to store the food
   • He doesn't know how to use a computer