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put to use

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpʊt tə ˈjuːs/

put to use means: To use something for a practical purpose.

verb

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To use something for a practical purpose.

  • We put the old tools to use.
  • She finally put her language skills to use abroad.
  • Can this empty building be put to use?

How to use it: put something to use (We put the spare room to use as an office.)

Similar words: use, apply, employ

Common phrases: put to use immediately, put to use again

Questions about put to use

What does put to use mean?

To use something for a practical purpose.

What is put to use in other languages?

Türkçe: kullanmak · Español: utilizar · Français: utiliser · Deutsch: nutzen · Italiano: utilizzare · 日本語: 活用する

How do you pronounce put to use?

It is pronounced /ˌpʊt tə ˈjuːs/.

How do you use put to use in a sentence?

We put the old tools to use. She finally put her language skills to use abroad.

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