put in
Third Person
puts in
Present Participle
putting in
Past Tense
put in
Past Participle
put in
1
to interrupt someone to say something
transitive
- He constantly puts in with jokes, even when the conversation is serious.
- It's frustrating when people put in with irrelevant comments during important discussions.
- Every time I try to speak, someone always puts in with their opinion.
- During the discussion, Lisa felt compelled to put in and share her experience.
- I was explaining the plan when Jane put in her thoughts.
2
to set aside something for future use
transitive
- It's wise to put in some supplies in case of emergencies.
- We put the leftover stew in for tomorrow's lunch.
- Whenever there's a sale, Maria puts in some clothes for the next season.
- After the harvest, she always puts in a portion of the crops for the winter months.
- They put in extra firewood, anticipating a cold winter.
3
to place an object into another object
- Can you put the dishes in the dishwasher?
- I put my card in the ATM to withdraw some money.
- Remember to put the keys in the drawer after using them.
- She put the battery in the remote control.
- Please put in the flash drive so we can transfer the files.
4
to submit a formal application or request for something
transitive
- After seeing the ad, he quickly put a resume in for the job.
- Many startups put in proposals hoping to get investment from venture capitalists.
- The university has put in a request for additional research funding.
- I put in an application for that manager position at the new office.
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5
to install something
transitive
- We decided to put in a new kitchen island for extra storage.
- After moving, they put in a security system for added safety.
- The city plans to put in new streetlights to improve visibility at night.
- I'd like to put a ceiling fan in to help circulate the air in the room.
- Can we put an air conditioner in before summer arrives?
6
to insert something between other things
transitive
- The designer suggested putting in a contrasting color to highlight the focal point of the artwork.
- The teacher suggested putting in relevant examples between the theoretical concepts to help students grasp the material better.
- Can you put in a comma between these two clauses for better punctuation?
- Let's put the necessary changes in and see how it improves the overall design.
- The chef put the secret ingredient in and stirred the sauce.
7
to actively participate in a particular endeavor or group effort
transitive
- He put in a lot of effort to make the event successful.
- Sarah always puts in extra time to help her teammates.
- If we all put in a bit more work, we can finish the project early.
- She put in hours of practice to master the instrument.
- He put in immense effort to raise funds for the charity.
8
to arrive at a particular location or port
- After three days at sea, we put in to restock supplies.
- The fishing boat put in after a long day, laden with the day's catch.
- Due to the storm, the captain decided to put in at the nearest port.
- We sailed for two weeks and finally put in on the southern coast.
- The yacht put in at the marina, drawing the attention of the locals.
9
to plant seeds, plants, or crops in the ground
transitive
- We put in some new rose bushes in the garden last week.
- Every spring, he puts in a variety of vegetables in his backyard.
- I want to put some sunflower seeds in along the fence.
- They decided to put in several fruit trees along the driveway.
- The community came together to put new saplings in at the local park.
10
to appoint someone to a specific role or job
transitive
- The board put in Mr. Smith as the new CEO.
- After the resignation, they put Lisa in as the team leader.
- The committee decided to put in a new chairperson for the upcoming term.
- With the manager on leave, they put Henry in to oversee daily operations.
- Due to her expertise, the organization put Dr. Allen in as the head of research.