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to put in
[phrase form: put]
01
to interrupt someone to say something
Transitive: to put in a remark
Intransitive: to put in with a remark
Examples
He constantly puts in with jokes, even when the conversation is serious.
It 's frustrating when people put in with irrelevant comments during important discussions.
02
to set aside something for future use
Transitive: to put in sth
Examples
It 's wise to put in some supplies in case of emergencies.
We put the leftover stew in for tomorrow's lunch.
03
to place an object into another object
Ditransitive: to put in sth a receptacle
Examples
Can you put the dishes in the dishwasher?
I put my card in the ATM to withdraw some money.
04
to submit a formal application or request for something
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to put in an application or request | to put in an application or request for sth
Examples
After seeing the ad, he quickly put a resume in for the job.
Many startups put in proposals hoping to get investment from venture capitalists.
05
to install something
Transitive: to put in a device or system
Examples
We decided to put in a new kitchen island for extra storage.
After moving, they put in a security system for added safety.
06
to insert something between other things
Transitive: to put in sth
Examples
The designer suggested putting in a contrasting color to highlight the focal point of the artwork.
The teacher suggested putting in relevant examples between the theoretical concepts to help students grasp the material better.
07
to actively participate in a particular endeavor or group effort
Transitive: to put in effort or energy
Examples
He put in a lot of effort to make the event successful.
Sarah always puts in extra time to help her teammates.
08
to arrive at a particular location or port
Intransitive: to put in | to put in somewhere
Examples
After three days at sea, we put in to restock supplies.
The fishing boat put in after a long day, laden with the day's catch.
09
to plant seeds, plants, or crops in the ground
Transitive: to put in seeds or plants
Examples
We put in some new rose bushes in the garden last week.
Every spring, he puts in a variety of vegetables in his backyard.
10
to appoint someone to a specific role or job
Transitive: to put in sb
Examples
The board put in Mr. Smith as the new CEO.
After the resignation, they put Lisa in as the team leader.
