put into action

Make it happen

To put something into action is to begin implementing or executing it—moving from plan to practice.

A government puts a policy into action, a coach puts a strategy into action.

After months of planning, we finally put the proposal into action.

The phrase emphasizes the transition from idea to deed.

execute

carry out

Complete an intended action

complete · achieve · realize · effectuate · actualize · deliver · follow through · see through · bring about · make happen

implement

deploy

Position for use

introduce · install · integrate · incorporate · operationalize · roll out · put in place · set up · adopt · enforce

activate

mobilize

Organize for action

galvanize · energize · spur · catalyze · stimulate · motivate · propel · drive · spark · set in motion

Categories
Opposites
implementation vs. non-implementation

put into actionshelve

Suspend or store

table · abandon · scrap · put on hold · set aside

activation vs. cessation

put into actionhalt

Complete sudden stop

discontinue · stop · shut down · deactivate · suspend

practice vs. theory

put into actiontheorize

Form explanatory suppositions

conceptualize · ideate · hypothesize

Family

putting, putter, into, action, actions, acting, actor, actors, actress

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G