utilise
To make use of; to useTo make use of; to use.
» It fortifies itself by utilising the available terrain.
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4 senses(UK, transitive)To make use of; to use.
nutzen, einsetzen, verwenden
испо́льзоватьispólʹzovatʹ
використо́вуватиvykorystóvuvaty
(UK, transitive)To make useful; to find a practical use for.
(UK, transitive)To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.
(UK, transitive)To make do with; to use in manner different from that originally intended.
- put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Examples
1 sentencesIt fortifies itself by utilising the available terrain.
Translations
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Origin
From French utiliser, from Italian utilizzare, from utile (“useful”), from Latin ūtilis, fFrom French utiliser, from Italian utilizzare, from utile (“useful”), from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī (“use”). Attested c. 1810.
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Forms
utilises, utilising, utilised, utilisedSynonyms
5 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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