1.a customary way of operation or behavior;
it is their practice to give annual raises
2.systematic training by multiple repetitions;
practice makes perfect
3.translating an idea into action;
a hard theory to put into practice
4.the exercise of a profession;
the practice of the law
5.knowledge of how something is usually done;
it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
1.learn by repetition;
We drilled French verbs every day
2.avail oneself to;
apply a principle
3.carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions;
practice law
4.engage in a rehearsal (of)