bring into play
Put to use
To bring something into play is to activate or introduce it as a factor in a situation: The new regulations bring safety concerns into play.
Often used for skills, resources, or considerations that weren't previously relevant: She brought her legal expertise into play during the negotiations.
The phrase suggests making something operative that was dormant or uninvolved.
- draw onUtilize available resources
- recruitNew member sought
- musterAssemble for inspection
- summon upDeliberately bring forth mentally
- usePut into service
utilize · make use of · employ · set in motion · get the ball rolling · exercise · apply · deploy · roll out · activate · mobilize · harness · implement · leverage · pull out all the stops · impress · introduce · engage