put (something) to (good) use

idiom

: to use (something) in an effective way

I'm looking forward to putting my new skills to use.

Thanks for the donation. We'll put it to good use.

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It's been put to use in the field by the US Armed Forces, Forest Service, and Department of Fish and Game. —

New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024 Keep scrolling for handy multitools, delightful gadgets, and nifty kitchen items that your giftee will be sure to put to good use. —

Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024 For now, the Cybertrucks — like the more demure Volvos and junky Kias — seem to be winning the struggle over how our streets are put to use. —

Clio Chang, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024 There are action sequences, including a harrowing escape of agents stationed in Ukraine, and Martian’s fight skills are eventually put to good use. —

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put (something) to (good) use

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