practice

a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"

systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"

translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"

the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"

knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"

carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"

learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"

engage in a rehearsal (of)

avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"

engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"