Слово англійською: use

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noun

/juːs/

[uncountable, singular] the act of using something; the state of being used
- A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons.
- You can't justify the use of military force.
- I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time.
- for… use These videos are intended for classroom use.
- for use in something The software is designed for use in schools.
- in use The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today.
- for the use of somebody (formal) The bar is for the use of members only.
see also point of use
[countable, uncountable] a purpose for which something is used; a way in which something is or can be used
- The plant has various medical uses.
- This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses.
- use for something Can you find a use for this old table?
- I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.
- What use is a mouse without a computer?
see also single-use
[uncountable] use (of something) the right or opportunity to use something, for example something that belongs to somebody else
- I have the use of the car this week.
see also fair use
[uncountable] the ability to use your mind or body
- He lost the use of his legs (= became unable to walk) in an accident.
[countable] a particular word or phrase, used with a particular meaning
- The phrase ‘all told’ comes from an old use of the verb ‘tell’, meaning ‘to count’.

Word OriginMiddle English: the noun from Old French us, from Latin usus, from uti ‘to use’; the verb from Old French user, based on Latin uti.

Idioms

be no use (to somebody)

(also formal be of no use)

to not be useful or helpful
- You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone.
- It's of no practical use to me.

be of use (to somebody)

(formal) to be useful
- Can I be of any use (= can I help)?
- Could this old coat be of use to you?
In questions, you can leave out ‘of’: Is it any use to you?

come into/go out of, etc. use

to start/stop being used
- When did this word come into common use?
- These pesticides are gradually going out of use.

have no use for somebody

have no use for something

to not need something
- Living underground and having little use for eyes, moles are virtually blind.
- I have no use for my golf clubs any more.

have its/their/your uses

(informal, often humorous) to be useful sometimes
- I know you don't like him, but he has his uses.

it’s no use (doing something) | what’s the use (of doing something)?

used to say that there is no point in doing something because it will not be successful or have a good result
- What's the use of worrying about it?
- It's no use—I can't persuade her.

make use of something/somebody

put something to good use

to be able to use something for a purpose, and get an advantage from doing so
- She'll be able to put her languages to good use in her new job.
- Don't throw that box away—I'm sure I could put it to some use.