PUT STH


Meaning of PUT STH in English

in

1.

to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used

SYN install :

We're having a new shower put in.

2.

to include sth in a letter, story, etc.

3.

to interrupt another speaker in order to say sth :

Could I put in a word?

[+ speech ]

'But what about us?' he put in.

4.

to officially make a claim, request, etc. :

The company has put in a claim for damages.

5.

(also ˈput sth into sth ) to spend a lot of time or make a lot of effort doing sth :

She often puts in twelve hours' work a day.

[+ -ing ]

He's putting a lot of work into improving his French.

—related noun input

6.

(also ˈput sth into sth ) to use or give money :

[+ -ing ]

He's put all his savings into buying that house.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.