utilise

[US]/'ju:tilaiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. make practical and effective use of; apply.

Example Sentences

(2) A form of computer storage which utilises a rotating,magnetisable drum.

If you are a first-time investor, you may not have much unds at your disposal. The purchase of one stock alone could utilise the bulk of your investible savings.

It utilises advanced metallurgy techniques, superior construction and better trained crews to outrange and outshoot nearly all preceding bombards.

to utilise resources efficiently

to utilise technology to improve productivity

to utilise time wisely

to utilise skills and knowledge effectively

to utilise data for decision-making

to utilise funds for charity

to utilise renewable energy sources

to utilise social media for marketing

to utilise creativity in problem-solving

to utilise available tools for the task

Real-world Examples

The goal, then, is to utilise existing knowledge and not to generate new knowledge.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 8

So that's the first thing - light is utilised as fully as possible.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 9

" It depends on you whether you will utilise the occasion to go into the town" .

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Two)

What we're doing is mirroring that process and  utilising instead of water these composite blocks.

Source: Future World Construction

To quell the growing unrest Nero once again utilised the services of Anicetus, convincing

Source: Character Profile

It refers to the idea that something which does not get utilised regularly quickly falls into a state of decline.

Source: BBC Learning English (official version)

Integrated biology and technology is already here and people have wasted no time utilising it to re-engineer their bodies.

Source: BBC Learning English (official version)

So you know the attributes that are utilised in raising those cattle: humane treatment and grass fed.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

I'm gonna utilise the amazing umami flavours from things like sesame oil and soy sauce to create incredible canapes, but with a twist.

Source: Gourmet Base

So we we make that all on site utilising the soil as a default  solution, but can also use waste materials.

Source: Future World Construction

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