Put to use Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈjus/, /ˈjuz
PUT TOO YOOCE, PUT TUH YOOCE, PUT TIH YOOCE, PUT TOO YOOZ, PUT TUH YOOZ, PUT TIH YOOZ
pʊt/ /tˈuː/ /juːz
PUT TOO YOOZ
Definición
To start using something for a practical purpose or benefit; to make use of something.
Uso & Matices
This is a semi-formal/neutral phrase. Commonly used when talking about resources, skills, knowledge, or objects made useful. Similar to 'make use of', but 'put to use' often emphasizes starting to use something that was idle before.
Spanish: poner en uso - utilizarPortuguese (BR): colocar em uso - utilizarPortuguese (PT): pôr em uso - utilizarChinese (Simplified): 加以利用 - 运用Chinese (Traditional): 加以利用 - 運用Hindi: प्रयोग करना - काम में लानाArabic: يستخدم - يوظفBengali: কাজে লাগানো - ব্যবহার করাRussian: использовать - применитьJapanese: 活用する - 利用するVietnamese: đưa vào sử dụng - áp dụngKorean: 활용하다 - 사용하다Turkish: kullanmak - uygulamakUrdu: استعمال کرنا - بروئے کار لاناIndonesian: menggunakan - memanfaatkan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
We finally put to use the old computer in the office.
basic
You should put to use your language skills when you travel.
basic
These tools can be put to use in many different ways.
basic
After the seminar, I was eager to put to use what I'd learned.
natural
Don’t let your creativity go to waste — put it to use!
natural
The money donated will be put to use helping families in need.
natural