put on
Third Person
puts on
Present Participle
putting on
Past Tense
put on
Past Participle
put on
1
to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.
transitive
- I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.
- She decided to put on her favorite dress for the party.
- Let's put on some comfortable shoes before going for a long walk.
- Don’t forget to put on your glasses.
- He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.
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2
to begin cooking or heating something, especially on a stove
transitive
- I'll put on the kettle for some tea.
- I forgot to put on the pasta and now dinner will be late.
- She put the pot on to make some oatmeal.
- Don't forget to put the rice on before the guests arrive.
- Before you leave, put on the coffee.
3
to gain weight, often in a short period of time
transitive
- She's put on a few pounds since the holidays.
- I've been trying to put on some weight for the football season.
- After his trip to Italy, he put 10 pounds on from all the pasta.
- It's easy for me to put weight on if I don't exercise regularly.
- He didn't realize he had put on so much weight until he tried his old jeans.
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4
to stage a play, a show, etc. for an audience
transitive
- The school decided to put on a play about environmental awareness.
- They are putting on a musical at the local theater next month.
- The community center put a show on to celebrate the holidays.
- The drama club wants to put another play on before the end of the year.
- Can you believe they put such an amazing concert on with just a week's notice?
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5
to increase the mileage on a vehicle's odometer
transitive
- I put on 100 miles during our road trip last weekend.
- The long journey put on a lot of mileage on the car.
6
to engage in a behavior with the intention of fooling someone
transitive
- She put on a fake British accent to play a joke on her friends during the prank call.
- He put on a magician's act, trying to deceive the audience with his "disappearing" coin trick.
- The kids put on a spooky ghost story to create a scary atmosphere at the Halloween party.
- She put on a deep, mysterious voice to play a joke on her family over the phone.
7
to apply a substance to one's skin, such as lotion
transitive
- I always put on sunscreen before going to the beach.
- Don't forget to put on your moisturizer at night.
- She put some lotion on before her makeup.
- Can you remind me to put the cream on after my shower?
- Before the event, she put the serum on for a glow.
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8
to organize and present a show or event by making necessary preparations and providing the required equipment
transitive
- The city council worked hard to put on a memorable fireworks show for Independence Day.
- The technology company planned to put on a product launch with live demonstrations.
- The community decided to put on a cultural festival, coordinating various activities and performances.
- The organizers had to put the music festival on, setting up stages and sound equipment despite the weather.
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9
to turn on a device or machine, such as a television or computer
transitive
- He put the computer on and started working on his project.
- Please put on the TV; the game is about to start.
- They put on the oven to bake a delicious cake.
- He put on the coffee maker to brew a fresh pot of coffee.
- We put on the air conditioner to cool down the room.
10
to transfer a telephone call to someone else
transitive
- Could you please put me on to the sales department?
- I'll put you on with our customer service representative.
- Can you put Grandma on?I haven't spoken to her in a while.
- Please hold for a moment while I put you on to the manager.
- Please put Dr. Johnson on; I have a medical question for him.
11
to prescribe a medical treatment or medication to someone
- The doctor put the patient on a strict diet to manage their condition.
- She put her son on antibiotics to treat his infection.
- The nurse put the injured athlete on pain medication to ease his discomfort.
- The pediatrician put the child on a course of vaccinations to protect against diseases.
- The psychiatrist put the patient on a new antidepressant to improve their mental health.
12
to start playing a recorded piece of music, speech, or other audio
transitive
- Can you put on some jazz while we have dinner?
- She put her favorite song on to lift her mood.
- I always put on a podcast during my morning commute.
- Whenever he feels nostalgic, he puts on records from the 70s.
- Let's put that new album on and see how it sounds.
13
to increase the cost of something by adding an amount of money or tax to its original price
transitive
- The restaurant decided to put on a 10% surcharge during peak hours to cover increased operating costs.
- The airline announced they would put on an extra fee for checked baggage on all international flights.
- The government plans to put on an additional tax on luxury goods to generate more revenue.
- The theater will put on a small handling fee for online ticket purchases.
- The retailer often puts on seasonal promotions, offering discounts on selected items.
14
to place a bet on a particular outcome or event
transitive
- He put on $50 that the home team would win.
- I'm going to put on a few dollars for the underdog.
- I wouldn't put on too much money given the odds.