put in

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To place inside.

   • Just put in the key for the ignition and turn it.
2. 2

   To apply, request, or submit.

   • I'm going to the bank to put in for a transfer.
3. 3

   To contribute.

   • I put in an extra hour at work today.
   • Despite his success, the comedian liked to put in appearances at some of the smaller venues.
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   1. 4

      To call at (a place or port), especially as a deviation from an intended journey.

      • We put in at Brixham, a most excellent fishing Town, but very dirty and disagreeable.
      • “They were bound for Quebec—hadn’t any notion of coming to P. E. I. They had a long rough voyage and water got scarce, so the captain of the New Moon put in here to get some.
   2. 5

      To declare or make official

      • The defendant has put in a plea of not guilty.
   3. 6

      To plant a crop.

      • We've put in carrots in the east field.
   4. 7

      To make (a telephone call).

   5. 8

      To fill in on a form or questionnaire

      To fill in on a form or questionnaire; to use as an answer on a form or questionnaire.

      • Put in my name as your emergency contact.
   6. 9

      To install or deliver.

      • I'm putting in a new water heater in the spring.
   7. 10

      To injure the body of (someone).

      • She put six shots in him.
   8. 11

      To distribute type that is ready for composing.

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