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to deposit
01
to place or fix something in a specific location
Transitive: to deposit sth | to deposit sth somewhere
Examples
To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault.
The dentist carefully deposited the filling into the cavity to restore the tooth.
02
to put an amount of money or other item of value into a bank account
Transitive: to deposit money in an account | to deposit money into an account
Examples
She deposited her paycheck into her savings account to start building her nest egg.
The company deposits its daily cash earnings into its business checking account.
03
to deliver the first of the several payments of something
Transitive: to deposit the first payment
Examples
The homebuyer deposited a down payment to secure the purchase of the house.
The customer deposited the initial payment to begin the layaway plan for the new furniture.
3.1
to pay some money while renting something which is returned if it is taken back undamaged
Transitive: to deposit a sum of money
Examples
Before borrowing the equipment, she deposited $ 50 to cover any damages or losses.
To borrow the textbooks, students are required to deposit $ 20 per book, refundable upon return.
Deposit
01
a sum of money that is paid before paying a total amount, particularly when buying something that is expensive
Examples
To secure the apartment, they had to pay a deposit of one month's rent upfront.
The car dealership required a hefty deposit before ordering the customized vehicle.
02
money given as security for an item obtained temporarily
Examples
The bike rental required a deposit for the helmet.
She left a deposit at the library for borrowing rare books.
03
money placed in a bank or financial institution
Examples
He made a deposit of $ 500 into his savings account.
Direct deposits of salary are convenient and fast.
04
a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water
Examples
The geologist discovered a rich deposit of gold in the mountains.
The river delta is formed by the deposition of sediment carried downstream.
05
the action of putting something in a particular place
Examples
The museum displayed a deposit of ancient coins.
The archaeologists secured a deposit of artifacts in the vault.
06
a place where items are stored or kept for safekeeping
Examples
The warehouse served as a deposit for the company's goods.
Visitors left coats at the deposit near the museum entrance.
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