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- See:
- put
| part of speech: |
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| definition 1: |
to spend (an amount of time) working or trying accomplish something.
We put in a lot of extra hours so we could finish the project on time. |
| definition 2: |
to formally submit (an offer, application, declaration, or the like).
We're still hoping someone will put in a higher offer on our house.I put in a few bids at the auction but didn't get anything.She decided to put in an application for the supervisor job.His lawyer put in a plea of not guilty. |
| definition 3: |
to formally apply for something (fol. by "for").
The incident made him decide to put in for a transfer. |
| definition 4: |
to verbally insert (something) into a discussion.
Wait a moment. I'd just like to put in a comment before you go on. |
| definition 5: |
to plant (crops, vegetables, or flowers).
We're putting in rye in the upper field next year.I've finished putting in the chrysanthemums. |
| definition 6: |
of a boat or ship, to make a stop at a harbor or port.
The ship put in at Kingston for two nights then sailed on to Barbados. |
| definition 7: |
of travelers by canoe or kayak, to start one's journey at a particular place.
We'll put in below the rapids on the upper part of the river. |
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