utilize

Definition

  • verb: to use (something) for a particular purpose
  • verb: to make use of

Examples

  • The company will 'utilize' [='make use of, use'] available tax incentives to convert the factory to solar power.

  • Many of the library's resources are not 'utilized' by townspeople.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) like, immediately... - and Frito will give you a hand with it. - Why? Well, because, uh, you know, she'd be an essential... integral... asset... Utilize her! Utilize her! Hey, uh, but you're gonna bring her here, right? Oh, yeah. Butt first! - Okay. (..)
    2006 Idiocracy
  • (..) Hey, you know what? Why don't you come back tomorrow? - Yeah, yeah, baby, yeah! - Yeah? When I finally utilize you, you gonna be paying me. That's right. Whatever you say, sir. - Hey, you still on the clock! - Yeah, girl. (..)
    2006 Idiocracy