putting to use
Making it work
Putting to use means applying something for a practical purpose, making it serve a function rather than leaving it idle.
The phrase suggests activation—taking what exists and directing it toward some end: She's finally putting her degree to use, The old barn is being put to use as a wedding venue.
To put something to good use emphasizes beneficial or effective application.
Putting into use
- employingMaking use of
- utilizingPutting to practical use
- implementingPutting into effect
- deployingArranging for active use
exercising · engaging · activating · harnessing · leveraging · exploiting · capitalizing · mobilizing
Output relative to input
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- streamliningMaking more aerodynamic or efficient
- effectivenessSuccess in producing results
- resourcefulnessAbility to solve problems creatively
maximization · economy · conservation · time-saving · cost-effective · energy-efficient · systematic · methodical
Able to operate correctly
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- workableAble to be implemented
- feasibleCapable of being done
real-world · tangible · actionable · down-to-earth · concrete · no-nonsense · commonsense · utilitarian
applying
Putting into use
- employingMaking use of
- utilizingPutting to practical use
- implementingPutting into effect
deploying · exercising · engaging · activating · harnessing · leveraging · exploiting · capitalizing · mobilizing · channeling
productivity
Output relative to input
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- streamliningMaking more aerodynamic or efficient
- effectivenessSuccess in producing results
resourcefulness · maximization · economy · conservation · time-saving · cost-effective · energy-efficient · systematic · methodical · lean
functional
Able to operate correctly
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- workableAble to be implemented
feasible · real-world · tangible · actionable · down-to-earth · concrete · no-nonsense · commonsense · utilitarian · instrumental
putting to usestoring away
Keeping for future use
shelving · mothballing · neglecting · wasting · ignoring
putting to useretiring
Leaving the workforce
decommissioning · withdrawing · putting away · discontinuing · suspending
putting to usehoarding
Excessive accumulation of goods
saving · preserving · conserving · reserving · holding back
puts, putting, using, usable, useful, usefully, useless, reusable, misuse