2 N‑COUNT An implant is something that is implanted into a person's body. □ A woman can choose to have breast implants.
3 VERB When an egg or embryo implants in the womb, it becomes established there and can then develop. □ [V + in ] Non-identical twins are the result of two fertilised eggs implanting in the uterus at the same time. [Also V ] ● im|plan|ta|tion N‑UNCOUNT □ [+ of ] …the 11 days required to allow for normal implantation of a fertilized egg.
4 VERB If you implant an idea or attitude in people, you make it become accepted or believed. □ [V n + in/into ] The speech implanted a dangerous prejudice in their minds. □ [V n + in ] He is devoting much of his energy to implanting an element of distrust in the community.
im|plau|sible / I mplɔː z I b ə l/ ADJ If you describe something as implausible , you believe that it is unlikely to be true. □ I had to admit it sounded like an implausible excuse. ● im|plau|sibly ADV □ They are, rather implausibly, close friends.
im|ple|ment ◆◇◇ (implements , implementing , implemented ) The verb is pronounced / I mpl I ment/. The noun is pronounced / I mpl I mənt/. 1 VERB If you implement something such as a plan, you ensure that what has been planned is done. □ [V n] The government promised to implement a new system to control financial loan institutions. ● im|ple|men|ta|tion / I mpl I mənte I ʃ ə n/ N‑UNCOUNT □ [+ of ] Very little has been achieved in the implementation of the peace agreement signed last January.
2 N‑COUNT An implement is a tool or other piece of equipment. [FORMAL ] □ …writing implements. SYNONYMS implement NOUN 2
tooclass="underline" I find the best tool for the purpose is a pair of shears.
device: …an electronic device that protects your vehicle 24 hours a day.
instrument: …a thin tube-like optical instrument.
gadget: …kitchen gadgets including toasters, kettles and percolators.
utensiclass="underline" …utensils such as bowls, steamers and frying pans. COLLOCATIONS implement VERB 1
implement + noun : changes, measures, proposals, recommendations, reforms; plan, policy, scheme, strategy; program, programme; change
implement + adverb : correctly, effectively, fully, properly, successfully; immediately, speedily, urgently
im|pli|cate / I mpl I ke I t/ (implicates , implicating , implicated )
1 VERB To implicate someone means to show or claim that they were involved in something wrong or criminal. □ [be V -ed] He was to resign when one of his own aides was implicated in a financial scandal. □ [V n] He didn't find anything in the notebooks to implicate Stuart. ● im|pli|ca|tion N‑UNCOUNT □ [+ in ] …his implication in a murder. [Also + of ]
2 → see also implicated
im|pli|cat|ed / I mpl I ke I t I d/
1 ADJ [v-link ADJ ] If someone or something is implicated in a crime or a bad situation, they are involved in it or responsible for it. □ [+ in ] The President was implicated in the cover-up and forced to resign.
2 → see also implicate
im|pli|ca|tion ◆◇◇ / I mpl I ke I ʃ ə n/ (implications )
1 N‑COUNT [usu pl] The implications of something are the things that are likely to happen as a result. □ [+ of ] The Attorney General was aware of the political implications of his decision to prosecute. □ [+ for ] The low level of current investment has serious implications for future economic growth.
2 N‑COUNT The implication of a statement, event, or situation is what it implies or suggests is the case. □ The implication was obvious: vote for us or it will be very embarrassing for you. ● PHRASE If you say that something is the case by implication , you mean that a statement, event, or situation implies that it is the case. □ His authority and, by implication, that of his management team is under threat.
3 → see also implicate SYNONYMS implication NOUN 2
suggestion: There are suggestions that he might be supported by the Socialists.
hint: The statement gave no hint as to what the measures would be.
overtone: It's a quite profound story, with powerful religious overtones.
intimation: I did not have any intimation that he was going to resign.
im|plic|it / I mpl I s I t/
1 ADJ Something that is implicit is expressed in an indirect way. □ This is seen as an implicit warning not to continue with military action. ● im|plic|it|ly ADV [ADV with v] □ The jury implicitly criticised the government by their verdict.
2 ADJ If a quality or element is implicit in something, it is involved in it or is shown by it. [FORMAL ] □ [+ in ] …the delays implicit in formal council meetings.
3 ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you say that someone has an implicit belief or faith in something, you mean that they have complete faith in it and no doubts at all. □ He had implicit faith in the noble intentions of the Emperor. ● im|plic|it|ly ADV [ADV after v] □ I trust him implicitly.