put to use
Make it work
To put something to use is to apply it for a practical purpose, to make it serve rather than sit idle.
You might put skills to use in a new job, put savings to use by investing them, or put an empty room to use as a home office.
She finally put her degree to use.
- wieldHandle with control
- applyPut into operation
- employEngage for work
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- bring into playStart using something available
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