use

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

ruДействие по использованию чего-либо в определённой цели или цель, для которой что-либо используется.esAcción de emplear algo para un fin determinado, o el propósito para el cual se utiliza algo.frAction d'utiliser quelque chose dans un but précis, ou but pour lequel quelque chose est utilisé.deHandlung, etwas zu einem bestimmten Zweck einzusetzen, oder der Zweck, für den etwas verwendet wird.ptAção de usar algo para uma finalidade determinada ou a finalidade para a qual algo é usado.zh使用某物以达到特定目的的行为，或某物被使用的目的。arاستعمال الشيء أو الانتفاع به لغرض معين، أو الغرض الذي يُستعمل الشيء من أجله.

1. Act of using A2 formal

   The action of employing something for a purpose.

   • 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.

   ruИспользованиеesusofrutilisationdeVerwendungptUsozh使用arالاستخدام

   Synonymes: applicationemploymentexerciseoperationusageutilization

2. Purpose or function B1 formal

   The purpose for which something is used or intended.

   • 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.

   ruНазначениеesuso, utilidad, finalidadfrusage, utilitédeVerwendungszweckptFinalidadezh用途arالغرض أو الوظيفة

   Synonymes: applicationdesignfunctionintentobjectpurposeroleusage

3. Utility or benefit B1 formal

   The benefit or advantage gained from something.

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

   ruПользаesutilidad o beneficiofrutilitédeNutzenptUtilidade ou benefíciozh用途arالفائدة

   Synonymes: advantageavailbenefithelpprofitserviceusefulnessutilityvalueworth

   Antonymes: detrimentdisadvantageharmloss

• uses plural form
• uses' possessive plural form
• use's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по использованию чего-либо в определённой цели или применению в ситуации.esVerbo que denota la acción de emplear algo para un fin determinado o aplicarlo en una situación.frVerbe signifiant l'action de se servir de quelque chose dans un but précis ou de l'appliquer dans une situation donnée.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck einzusetzen oder anzuwenden.ptVerbo que indica a ação de empregar algo para uma finalidade específica ou de fazer uso de algo em determinada situação.zh表示使用、利用某物以达到某种目的，或把某物应用于某种情况中的动词。arفعل يدل على استعمال شيء ما أو الاستفادة منه لتحقيق غرض أو تطبيقه في موقف معين.

1. Employ for a purpose A1 formal

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

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

   ruИспользоватьesusarfrutiliserdeVerwendenptUsarzh使用arاستخدام

   Synonymes: applyemployexerciseexploitoperateutilizewield

   Antonymes: abandondiscarddisuseignoreneglect

2. Utilize or apply A2 formal

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

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

   ruИспользоватьesUtilizar o aplicarfrutiliserdeVerwendenptUsarzh使用arاستخدام

   Synonymes: applyemployexerciseexploitutilizewield

   Antonymes: abusediscardmisuseneglectwaste

3. Consume or take B1 informal

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

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

   ruУпотреблятьesConsumir o tomar (sustancias)frConsommer ou prendredeKonsumierenptConsumir ou tomarzh使用arتعاطي

   Synonymes: administerconsumeingesttake

   Antonymes: conservehoardpreservesavespare

• used past participle
• used past simple
• using present participle
• uses third person singular

Variantes phrasal: use up