implant

BrE /ˈɪm.plænt/ AmE /ˈɪm.plænt/

noun / verb en → es

1 MEDICAL DEVICE B2

a small object that is put into someone's body by a doctor to help them or improve their appearance, such as a breast implant or a dental implant.

implante

  • have an implant

Collocations breast implant · dental implant

  • She had a breast implant to increase the size of her breasts.

    Ella tuvo un implante mamario para aumentar el tamaño de sus senos.

2 TEACHING METHOD C1

a method of teaching that involves giving students information and expecting them to learn it without questioning or discussing it.

método de enseñanza por inmersión, método de enseñanza autoritario

  • use an implant method

Collocations implant learning · implant teaching

  • The teacher used the implant method to teach grammar.

    El profesor utilizó el método de enseñanza por inmersión para enseñar gramática.

1 INSERT B2

to put a medical device into someone's body.

implantar, colocar un implante

  • [transitive], T + obj

Collocations implant a device · implant an object

  • The doctor will implant the new heart valve.

    El médico implantará el nuevo válvula cardíaca.

2 TEACH C1

to teach someone something in a way that they will remember it easily and for a long time.

implantar, enseñar de manera efectiva

  • [transitive], T + obj

Collocations implant an idea · implant a concept

  • The teacher tried to implant the importance of punctuality in her students.

    La profesora intentó enseñar la importancia de la puntualidad a sus estudiantes.