INSERT


Meaning of INSERT in English

The verb is pronounced /ɪnsɜ:(r)t/. The noun is pronounced /ɪnsɜ:(r)t/.

( inserted)

1.

If you insert an object into something, you put the object inside it.

He took a small key from his pocket and slowly inserted it into the lock...

Wait for a couple of minutes with your mouth closed before inserting the thermometer.

VERB : V n into n , V n

• in‧ser‧tion

(insertions)

...the first experiment involving the insertion of a new gene into a human being.

N-VAR

2.

If you insert a comment into a piece of writing or a speech, you include it.

They joined with the monarchists to insert a clause calling for a popular vote on the issue.

VERB : V n , also V n into/in n

• in‧ser‧tion

He recorded an item for insertion in the programme.

N-VAR

3.

An insert is something that is inserted somewhere, especially an advertisement on a piece of paper that is placed between the pages of a book or magazine.

N-COUNT

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