Definition & Meaning of "put on"

to begin cooking or heating something, especially on a stove

to gain weight, often in a short period of time

to stage a play, a show, etc. for an audience

to increase the mileage on a vehicle's odometer

to engage in a behavior with the intention of fooling someone

to apply a substance to one's skin, such as lotion

to organize and present a show or event by making necessary preparations and providing the required equipment

to turn on a device or machine, such as a television or computer

to transfer a telephone call to someone else

to prescribe a medical treatment or medication to someone

to start playing a recorded piece of music, speech, or other audio

to increase the cost of something by adding an amount of money or tax to its original price

to place a bet on a particular outcome or event