Put onto

phrasal verb

To put something on a surface.

She put the book onto the shelf.
Visual representation of "put onto" - To put something on a surface

Often appears as...

  • put something onto a surface
  • put it onto a plate
phrasal verb

To make someone aware of something.

My friend put me onto a new TV show.
Visual representation of "put onto" - To make someone aware of something

Often appears as...

  • put someone onto information
  • put someone onto a source

Usage tips

Approving

phrasal verb

To divert a responsibility or task onto someone else.

He tried to put the blame onto me.
Visual representation of "put onto" - To divert a responsibility or task onto someone else

Often appears as...

  • put the responsibility onto someone
  • put the blame onto someone

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrasal verb

To put something on a surface.

She put the book onto the shelf.
Visual representation of "put onto" - To put something on a surface

Often appears as...

  • put something onto a surface
  • put it onto a plate
phrasal verb

To make someone aware of something.

My friend put me onto a new TV show.
Visual representation of "put onto" - To make someone aware of something

Often appears as...

  • put someone onto information
  • put someone onto a source

Usage tips

Approving

phrasal verb

To divert a responsibility or task onto someone else.

He tried to put the blame onto me.
Visual representation of "put onto" - To divert a responsibility or task onto someone else

Often appears as...

  • put the responsibility onto someone
  • put the blame onto someone

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "put onto"
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Physical movement

Emphasizes the action of moving something to rest on a surface or object.

Illustration for Physical movement
She put the vase onto the mantelpiece carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Contact point

Highlights the specific place where an object is being placed.

Illustration for Contact point
He put the magnet onto the fridge door.
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Deliberate placement

Used when an object is being placed with intention and care, not randomly.

Illustration for Deliberate placement
She put the antique clock onto the shelf gently.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical movement

Emphasizes the action of moving something to rest on a surface or object.

Illustration for Physical movement
She put the vase onto the mantelpiece carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Contact point

Highlights the specific place where an object is being placed.

Illustration for Contact point
He put the magnet onto the fridge door.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Deliberate placement

Used when an object is being placed with intention and care, not randomly.

Illustration for Deliberate placement
She put the antique clock onto the shelf gently.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical movement

Emphasizes the action of moving something to rest on a surface or object.

Illustration for Physical movement
She put the vase onto the mantelpiece carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Contact point

Highlights the specific place where an object is being placed.

Illustration for Contact point
He put the magnet onto the fridge door.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Deliberate placement

Used when an object is being placed with intention and care, not randomly.

Illustration for Deliberate placement
She put the antique clock onto the shelf gently.
Visual representation of the word "Put onto"

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