put something in/into

put something in/into
1) present or submit something formally

the airport had put in a claim for damages

put in for apply formally for

Adam put in for six months' leave

2) devote time or effort to something

employed mothers put in the longest hours of all women

3) invest money or resources in

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • put your back into something — british informal phrase to do something, especially physical work, with a lot of effort Thesaurus: to work hardsynonym Main entry: back * * * put your ˈback into sth idiom to use a lot of effort and energy …   Useful english dictionary

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  • put your heart into something — phrase to do something with a lot of effort Thesaurus: to try hard to do or get somethingsynonym Main entry: heart …   Useful english dictionary

  • put words in/into someone's mouth — see ↑word, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑mouth put words in/into someone s mouth : to suggest that someone said or meant something that he or she did not say or mean Don t put words in my mouth. I wasn t defending his actions, despite what you may think.… …   Useful english dictionary

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