make use of (someone or something)

make use of (someone or something)

To utilize someone or something to suit a particular need or purpose. The coach makes use of everyone on the team, so no one ever feels left out during a game. Thank you, we'll make good use of this information.See also: make, of, use

make (good) use of something

to use something well. I am sure I can make good use of the gift you gave me. We will make use of this book.See also: make, of, use

make use of someone or something

to utilize someone or something; to do something useful with someone or something. Can you make use of these papers? We were unable to make use of the items you shipped to us.See also: make, of, use

make use of

Utilize, use, as in I hope readers will make use of this dictionary. This expression dates from the late 1500s. Shakespeare had it in The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2:4). See also: make, of, use

make ˈuse of somebody/something

use somebody/something for your own advantage: Make full use of every chance you get to speak English.See also: make, of, somebody, something, use

make use of

To use for a purpose.See also: make, of, use