Utilise

//ˈjuːtɪlaɪz// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make use of; to use. UK

    "The bodywork employs, where possible, the same constructional methods as for the standard B.R. coaching stock, in order to utilise existing jigs and press tools."

  2. 2
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose wordnet
  3. 3
    To make useful; to find a practical use for. UK
  4. 4
    To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability. UK

    "Since then we have had the opportunity to travel in them and were much impressed by the internal styling and comfort of the seating (with the minor exception of the single seats which have been tucked in longitudinally alongside some of the entrance vestibules and which are so cramped that only the slimmest of female figures could be comfortable in them; the space they occupy would have been better utilised to increase standing room)."

  5. 5
    To make do with; to use in manner different from that originally intended UK

Etymology

From French utiliser, from Italian utilizzare, from utile (“useful”), from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī (“use”). Attested c. 1810.

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