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to put up
[phrase form: put]
01
to place something somewhere noticeable
Transitive: to put up sth
Examples
The gallery put up artwork by local artists for the exhibition.
02
to construct a building or object in a particular location
Transitive: to put up a building or structure
Examples
The construction crew will put up a new office building downtown.
03
to preserve food by canning or storing it
Transitive: to put up food
Examples
Would you like me to put up some applesauce for you?
04
to offer an item for sale at an auction
Transitive: to put up sth
Examples
He decided to put up his antique clock for sale at the auction.
05
to suggest someone as a candidate for an honor or position
Transitive: to put up a person or a name
Examples
She put up John's name as a candidate for the Employee of the Month award.
06
to provide resources or support for someone or a particular purpose
Ditransitive: to put up resources or support to do sth
Transitive: to put up resources or support for a person or purpose
Examples
The government is putting up money to help fund research into renewable energy.
07
to provide housing or accommodation for someone
Transitive: to put up sb
Examples
They put up their friends for a few nights during their visit.
08
to assemble something so that it is ready to be used
Transitive: to put up sth
Examples
They put up a tent in the backyard for the weekend camping trip.
09
to increase the level, price, or amount of something
Examples
They decided to put up the rent next month.
