to insert
Third Person
inserts
Present Participle
inserting
Past Tense
inserted
Past Participle
inserted
1
to place or add something into a specific space or object
transitive
- He decided to insert a key into the lock to open the door.
- The mechanic carefully inserted the new battery into the car.
- The nurse skillfully inserted the needle into the patient's arm for a blood test.
- Please insert your credit card into the slot to complete the transaction.
- The mechanic will insert a new fuse into the circuit to restore power to the appliance.
2
to add or introduce something between existing elements, especially in a text or a conversation
transitive
- The editor decided to insert a paragraph explaining the historical context of the story.
- She inserted a brief anecdote to illustrate her point during the presentation.
- He decided to insert a new scene into the screenplay to enhance the character development.
- The author plans to insert footnotes throughout the book to provide additional information.
- The director decided to insert flashback scenes to provide background information about the characters.