harness /; AmE / verb, noun

■ verb [+ obj]

to use energy, skills or resources in order to achieve sth:

There are many ways to harness the power of the Net.

We must harness the skill and creativity of our workforce.

We need to harness the benefits of IT.

Harness the talent of these natural entrepeneurs and unleash their innovative spirit.

■ noun [C]

a set of strips of leather or other material for holding sb/sth in a safe position:

a safety harness

IDIOMS

in harness (BrE)

doing your usual job, especially after a period of illness or a holiday/vacation:

It's good to see you back in harness.

• retreat
• retrench
• retrieval
• retrieve
• retro-
• retrospective
• return
• returnable
• returner
• return on assets
• return on capital
• return on capital employed
• return on equity
• return on invested capital
• return on investment
• return-to-base
• revalue
• revamp
• revenue
• revenue account
• revenue anticipation note
• revenue bond
• revenue expenditure
• revenue reserve
• revenue stamp