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practice · noun /ˈpræk.təs/Full view
Nouns: practice, practitioner
Adjectives: practicing, practiced
Verbs: practice
practice (REPEATING)
A2 U when you repeat an activity to improve your ability
Dictionary examples:

We need more practice before the concert.

Are you coming to softball practice after work?

Learner example:

The new class art is on Thursday evening, after basketball practice. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

be out of practice
B2 to not do something well because you have not done it recently
Dictionary example:

I didn't play well today - I'm out of practice.

Learner example:

I think playing in the club will be a great opportunity for me so as not to be out of practice. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

practice (ACTIVITY)
C2 C or U what people do or how they do it
Dictionary examples:

the illegal practice of copying CDs

What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?

It is common practice to bury waste in landfills.

What is standard practice in a situation like this?

Learner example:

Chancellors as well as men in the king's court were known to be corrupt and dishonest, who made bribery a common practice. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

in practice
B2 in a real situation
Dictionary example:

In practice, the new regulations had little effect.

Learner example:

When you leave school, you have knowledge but you do not know how to use it in practice. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

put something into practice
C1 to do something in reality that has been planned or talked about
Dictionary examples:

Next month we will have a chance to put these ideas into practice.

How do you intend to put these proposals into practice?

Learner example:

The doctors cannot really put all their skills into practice. (Skills for Life (Level 2); C1; Italian)

practice · verb I or T /ˈpræk.təs/
Nouns: practice, practitioner
Adjectives: practicing, practiced
Verbs: practice
practice
A1 to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it
Dictionary examples:

She practices the violin every day.

I'm pretty good at tennis, but I need to practice my serve.

His written French is very good but he needs more practice speaking.

Learner example:

I like to practice my lessons. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Somali)

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