transitive. To put to work; to cause to work hard; to exert, employ, bring into action. Obsolete.

To introduce (customs, etc.).

transitive. To apply (a thing) to a definite purpose; to use as a means, instrument, material, etc.

To bring in (to use); to introduce. rare.

To bring in (something new) the first time; to introduce as new. Obsolete except in Commerce.

To put into effect, execute, to carry out in action (that which has formerly been devised or discussed); †to initiate, to begin to do (obsolete)…

To put or bring into action; to bring to bear; esp. in to lay to one's hand(s.

To bring in, introduce (a custom). Obsolete.

transitive. To bring forward or out, to present to view or notice; to show or provide (something) for consideration, inspection, or use; to exhibit…

transitive. With to. To proceed to use (one's hands, a tool, weapon, etc.) on a person or thing; esp. to beat or thrash a person or thing with (an…

intransitive and transitive. Chiefly North American. More generally: to unpack or prepare anything for use or action; to get ready. Also: to bring…

transitive. To organize, carry out, or introduce in phases (phase, n.2 2a). Frequently with in (or out): to introduce into (or withdraw from) use…