utilise(v = verb.consumption)apply, employ, use, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "I can't use this tool"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"