puts to use
Makes something work
To put something to use is to employ it for a practical purpose, especially something that has been idle or underutilized: She finally put her degree to use.
The phrase emphasizes making something functional rather than letting it sit unused: He put his carpentry skills to use building the shed.
- utilizesPuts into service
- employsHires or uses
- engagesOccupies or participates with
- operatesControls or manages
- bring into playStart using something available
repurpose · operationalize · harness · exploit · implement · allocate · activate · set in motion · tap into · call upon · mobilize · leverage · execute · apply · press into service · practice · trigger · initiate
preservation vs. consumption
puts to usestores away
Places in safekeeping
hoards · stockpiles · saves · preserves · sets aside
activation vs. dormancy
puts to usedeactivates
Switches off functionality
shelves · tables · sets aside · puts away · stores