(im. ple . ments, im. ple . ment . ing, im. ple . ment . ed)
to start using a plan, system, etc.
The bank has just implemented a new security system. im • pli • ca • tion AW / |impls 'keijn / noun
[ count ] the effect that an action will have on something else in the future
We need to discuss the implications of the new law.
[ count, noncount ] something that is suggested, without actually being said
He didn't actually say it, but the implication was that I am lazy.
im • plic • it aw / im ' plisst / J
not expressed in a direct way but understood by everyone an implicit agreement
— Look at explicit .
im • ply aw L / im ' plai / verb ( im . plies , im ply . ing , im plied , has im . plied )
to suggest something without actually saying it
He asked if I had any work to do. He was implying that I
was lazy.
im • po • lite / |imps ' lait / adjective
not polite
It was impolite of him to ask you to leave.
im • port / im ' port / verb ( im . ports , im . port . ing , im . port . ed )
to buy things from another country and bring them into your country
The U.S. imports bananas from Ecuador. —ANTONYM export
im • port / ' import / noun [ count ] What are your country's main imports?
im • port • er / im ' portsr / noun [ count ]
an importer of electrical goods
im .por tance v / im portns / noun [noncount]
the quality of being important
My doctor reminded me of the importance of exercise and a healthy diet.
im .por .tant $ / im'portnt/ adjective 1 If something is important , you must do, have, or think about it
It is important to sleep well the night before an exam.
think that happiness is more important than money.
powerful or special
The president is a very important person.
im • pose AWL| / im ' pouz / verb ( im •pos • es , im pos • ing , im •posed )
to make a law, a rule, an opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority A new tax was imposed on fuel.
im .pos .si .ble © / im ' pasabl /
If something is impossible , you cannot do it, or it cannot happen
It's impossible for me to finish this work by five o'clock. The house was impossible to find.
—ANTONYM possible
im • prac • ti • cal / im' prrektikl /
not sensible or realistic
It would be impractical to take our bikes on the train. —ANTONYM practical
im • pre • cise AWL / |impri'sais / adjective
not clear or exact imprecise instructions
—ANTONYM precise
im . press © / im'pres / verb ( im •press • es , im •press • ing , im pressed )
to make someone admire and respect you We were very impressed by your work.
im . pres . sion © / im'prejn / noun [ count ]
feelings or thoughts you have about someone or something What was your first impression of the city? I get the impression that she's not very happy. He made a good impression on his first day at work.
im • pres • sive / im ' presiv / adjective
If someone or something is impressive , you admire them
an impressive building
Your work is very impressive.
im • pris • on / im'prizn / verb ( im • pris • ons , im pris • on • ing , im • pris • oned )
to put someone in prison
He was imprisoned for killing his wife.
