- put in
- verb1. introduce (Freq. 6)-
Insert your ticket here
• Derivationally related forms: ↑introduction (for: ↑introduce), ↑inclosure (for: ↑inclose), ↑enclosure (for: ↑enclose), ↑insertion (for: ↑insert), ↑insert (for: ↑insert)• Hyponyms:↑plug, ↑inoculate, ↑inset, ↑glass, ↑catheterize, ↑catheterise, ↑cup, ↑intersperse, ↑interlard, ↑feed, ↑feed in, ↑slip, ↑foist, ↑inject, ↑shoot• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Something ——s something
-Somebody ——s something PP
2. break into a conversation (Freq. 2)-her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s
3. keep or lay aside for future use (Freq. 2)-store grain for the winter
-The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat
• Syn: ↑store, ↑hive away, ↑lay in, ↑salt away, ↑stack away, ↑stash away• Hyponyms:↑bin, ↑computerize, ↑computerise, ↑victual, ↑roll up, ↑collect, ↑accumulate, ↑pile up, ↑amass, ↑compile, ↑hoard, ↑hive• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
4. set up for use (Freq. 1)-install the washer and dryer
-We put in a new sink
• Derivationally related forms: ↑instalment (for: ↑instal), ↑installing (for: ↑instal), ↑installment (for: ↑install), ↑installation (for: ↑install), ↑installing (for: ↑install)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Somebody ——s somebody
-Somebody ——s somebody PP
-Somebody ——s something PP
-They want to put in the doors
5. make an application as for a job or funding (Freq. 1)-We put in a grant to the NSF
• Syn: ↑submit• Hypernyms: ↑apply• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s
6. to insert between other elements-She interjected clever remarks
• Derivationally related forms: ↑interposition (for: ↑interpose), ↑interjection (for: ↑interject)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Somebody ——s that CLAUSE
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[with direct speech] interrupt a conversation or discussion"But you're a sybarite, Roger," put in Isobel
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put in [phrasal verb]We put in new cabinets just last year.
In order to fix the car they have to put in a new engine.
1 b : to add (a comment) to a conversation or argumentI'd like to put in a few words on his behalf. [=to say something that supports him]
Would you mind putting in a good word for me? [=would you say something good about me?]
You will each have a chance to put in your two cents. [=to express your opinion]
She put in a plea of not guilty. [=she pleaded not guilty]
I need to put in [=make, submit] a report about this.
You have two weeks to put in [=submit] a claim with the insurance company.
They are putting in [=making] a $300,000 offer for the house.
I'd like to put in [=place] an order for a dozen roses.
Contractors have begun putting in bids for the job.
1 d : to perform (a particular action)They put in an amazing performance last night.
The prime minister put in a call to [=called] the White House.
I won't be able to stay at the party long, but I'll at least try to put in an appearance. [=to go to the party for a short time]
1 e : to work or do something for (an amount of time)She put in 10 hours at the office yesterday.
She put in a long day at work.
He has put in his time (in jail), and now he is a free man.
2 put in (something) or put (something) in (something) : to use (a certain amount of energy or effort) when doing somethingIf we put in a little more effort, we could finish by this afternoon.
3 b— used to say what causes you to have faith, confidence, etc.4 put in for (something) : to ask for (something) in an official way : to formally request (something)He put in for a leave of absence.
putting in for a promotion
5 of a boat or ship : to enter a harbor or portThe ship put in at Sydney.
• • •Main Entry: ↑put
Useful english dictionary. 2012.