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PUT definition: 1. to move something or someone into the stated place, position, or direction: 2. to write…. Learn more.
a. : to place in a specified position or relationship : lay. put the book on the table. b. : to move in a specified direction. c (1) : to send (something, such as a weapon or missile) into or through something : thrust. (2) : to throw with an overhand pushing motion.
Put definition: to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position. See examples of PUT used in a sentence.
Definition of put verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. put. verb. /pʊt/ Verb Forms. Idioms Phrasal Verbs. in place/position. put something + adv./prep. to move something into a particular place or position. Put the cases down there, please. Did you put sugar in my coffee? Put your hand up if you need more paper.
The verb put refers to placement. You can put things down, put ideas into words, and put up money (that is, invest it). This little word has many uses. You can put up with someone (have patience) or put them down (insult them). You can put a spin on an idea — and then put it to work. When life’s unfair you feel put upon.
To put someone or something in a particular state or situation means to cause them to be in that state or situation. This is going to put them out of business. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] He was putting himself at risk. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] My doctor put me in touch with a psychiatrist. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
Contents. PUT definition: 1. to move something to a place or position: 2. to make someone or something be in a particular…. Learn more.
