use

• Handlung, etwas zu einem bestimmten Zweck einzusetzen, oder der Zweck, für den etwas verwendet wird.

A noun referring to the act of employing something for a particular purpose, or the purpose for which something is used.

1. Act of usingA2formal

   The action of employing something for a purpose.

   Verwendung

   • The use of mobile phones is prohibited in class.
   • Frequent use of the machine caused it to break.
   • This tool has many practical uses around the house.

   Synonymeapplicationemploymentexerciseoperationusageutilization

2. Purpose or functionB1formal

   The purpose for which something is used or intended.

   Verwendungszweck

   • The room is for the use of staff only.
   • What is the use of this old key?
   • This device has no practical use in modern technology.

   Synonymeapplicationdesignfunctionintentobjectpurposeroleusage

3. Utility or benefitB1formal

   The benefit or advantage gained from something.

   Nutzen

   • There is no use crying over spilled milk.
   • Of what use is this information to us?
   • The medicine has little use for mild symptoms.

   Synonymeadvantageavailbenefithelpprofitserviceusefulnessutilityvalueworth

   Antonymedetrimentdisadvantageharmloss

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck einzusetzen oder anzuwenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of employing something for a particular purpose or applying it in a situation.

1. Employ for a purposeA1formal

   To put something into action or service for a specific purpose.

   Verwenden

   • She uses her phone to call her friends.
   • Please use this pen to sign the document.
   • He uses public transport to go to work.

   Synonymeapplyemployexerciseexploitoperateutilizewield

   Antonymeabandondiscarddisuseignoreneglect

2. Utilize or applyA2formal

   To make practical use of something or treat someone in a particular way.

   Verwenden

   • They use advanced technology in manufacturing.
   • Don't use your brother to get what you want.
   • We use this room for meetings.

   Synonymeapplyemployexerciseexploitutilizewield

   Antonymeabusediscardmisuseneglectwaste

3. Consume or takeB1informal

   To take or consume something, such as drugs or substances.

   Konsumieren

   • He uses coffee to stay awake during long drives.
   • Some people use illegal drugs recreationally.
   • She uses herbal remedies for headaches.

   Synonymeadministerconsumeingesttake

   Antonymeconservehoardpreservesavespare

Phrasal-Variantenuse up