use ... improperly

Examples (10)

• Serious injury can occur if the machine is used improperly.
• Many people use the term improperly without realizing it.
• The funds were used improperly to pay for personal expenses.
• If you use the software improperly, you might lose your data.
• The device may overheat if used improperly.
• She was fired for using her position improperly.
• Please read the manual so you don't use the equipment improperly.
• The medication can be harmful when used improperly.
• Critics argued that the statistics were used improperly to support the claim.
• It is dangerous to use electrical appliances improperly near water.