 put_in |
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| 1. | [ verb ] introduce | |
| Synonyms: | introduce insert stick_in inclose enclose | |
| Examples: | "Insert your ticket here" |
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| Related terms: | situate slip feed catheterize cup inset inoculate foist glass inject intersperse insertion cut-in | |
| 2. | [ verb ] keep or lay aside for future use | |
| Synonyms: | store salt_away stack_away lay_in stash_away hive_away | |
| Examples: | "store grain for the winter" "The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat" |
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| Related terms: | keep collect victual bin hive computerize store | |
| 3. | [ verb ] break into a conversation | |
| Synonyms: | break_in cut_in barge_in butt_in chisel_in chime_in | |
| Examples: | "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation" |
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| Related terms: | interrupt interrupt | |
| 4. | [ verb ] devote (time, effort, etc.) to a task | |
| Examples: | "He put in three hours every day at the hospital" |
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| Related terms: | spend | |
| 5. | [ verb ] set up for use | |
| Synonyms: | install instal set_up | |
| Examples: | "install the washer and dryer" "We put in a new sink" |
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| Related terms: | situate put post reinstall retrofit installation | |
| 6. | [ verb ] put on an application, apply for a job, in a competition, etc. | |
| Synonyms: | submit | |
| Examples: | "We put in a grant to the NSF" |
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| Related terms: | apply submitter | |
| 7. | [ verb ] to insert between other elements | |
| Synonyms: | interject come_in interpose throw_in inject | |
| Examples: | : "She interjected clever remarks." |
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| Related terms: | interrupt interjection interposition | |
| Similar spelling: |
putin put_on put_down |
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