definition of
use

[1] #1 use v. [utilize, utilise, apply, employ] put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; ". wn

[2] #2 use n. [usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise] the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers". wn

[3] #3 use n. [function, purpose, role] what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?". wn

[4] #4 use v. [habituate] take or consume (regularly or habitually); "She uses drugs rarely". wn

[5] #5 use v. [expend] use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions". wn