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IELTS word

utilise

/ˈjutəˌlaɪz/verb

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English definition

to use something effectively

Common phrases / collocations

  1. fully utilise
  2. utilise resources
  3. effectively utilise

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The greenhouse utilised rainwater for irrigation.

  2. 2.

    We should utilise local skills.

  3. 3.

    The design utilises natural light.

Visual learning

See the meaning

Greenhouse workers use captured rainwater to irrigate vegetables.
to use something effectively
1water collected
2plants irrigated
rainwater stored→used for crops