Use my iMac for as macbook screen?

I recently purchased a hendge dock for my macbook (early 2010) in order to save desk space, but I would like to use my iMac 27" as a screen in certain instance.  What are my options in order to make this a reality? Thank you.

If the iMac is a 2009 or 2010 model yes you can do this otherwise, nope! The feature is called Target Display Mode, Apple explains it in Target Display Mode 2009 & 2010 iMacs

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