Put in

verb

To place something somewhere.

She put in the book on the shelf.
Visual representation of "put in" - To place something somewhere

Often appears as...

  • put in a drawer
  • put in a cupboard
verb

To make an effort or invest time in doing something.

She put in a lot of time to prepare for the exam.
Visual representation of "put in" - To make an effort or invest time in doing something

Often appears as...

  • put in effort
  • put in time

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To formally suggest or offer something for consideration.

The local community put in a proposal for a new park.
Visual representation of "put in" - To formally suggest or offer something for consideration

Often appears as...

  • put in a proposal
  • put in a request

Usage tips

Neutral

verb

To stop at a place on a journey.

The ship put in at the port for supplies.
Visual representation of "put in" - To stop at a place on a journey

Often appears as...

  • put in at a port
  • put in for supplies
verb

To install something.

They put in a new heating system in the building.
Visual representation of "put in" - To install something

Often appears as...

  • put in a system
  • put in a window

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To place something somewhere.

She put in the book on the shelf.
Visual representation of "put in" - To place something somewhere

Often appears as...

  • put in a drawer
  • put in a cupboard
verb

To make an effort or invest time in doing something.

She put in a lot of time to prepare for the exam.
Visual representation of "put in" - To make an effort or invest time in doing something

Often appears as...

  • put in effort
  • put in time

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To formally suggest or offer something for consideration.

The local community put in a proposal for a new park.
Visual representation of "put in" - To formally suggest or offer something for consideration

Often appears as...

  • put in a proposal
  • put in a request

Usage tips

Neutral

verb

To stop at a place on a journey.

The ship put in at the port for supplies.
Visual representation of "put in" - To stop at a place on a journey

Often appears as...

  • put in at a port
  • put in for supplies
verb

To install something.

They put in a new heating system in the building.
Visual representation of "put in" - To install something

Often appears as...

  • put in a system
  • put in a window

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "put in"
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Physical Action

Use 'put in' when describing a physical action that involves placing items.

Illustration for Physical Action
He put in his keys into the drawer.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Specific Location

Emphasize the exact location or space where something is placed with 'put in'.

Illustration for Specific Location
She put in the ingredients into the mixing bowl.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Action

Use 'put in' when describing a physical action that involves placing items.

Illustration for Physical Action
He put in his keys into the drawer.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Specific Location

Emphasize the exact location or space where something is placed with 'put in'.

Illustration for Specific Location
She put in the ingredients into the mixing bowl.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Action

Use 'put in' when describing a physical action that involves placing items.

Illustration for Physical Action
He put in his keys into the drawer.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Specific Location

Emphasize the exact location or space where something is placed with 'put in'.

Illustration for Specific Location
She put in the ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Visual representation of the word "Put in"

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