inject

/in'dʤekt/
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inject

The nurse prepares to inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To introduce a substance into the body using a syringe: The primary medical meaning, referring to the act of administering a drug or other liquid into a person or animal, typically through a needle.
    • To force a fluid or gas into something: To cause a liquid or gas to flow into a confined space, container, or system under pressure.
    • To introduce or interject something new or different: To add a new element, quality, or idea into a situation, conversation, or activity.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The nurse will inject the vaccine into your arm.
    • The mechanic injected air into the flat tire.
    • The director tried to inject some humor into the serious scene.
Advanced Usage

  • "to inject oneself with something": To administer an injection to oneself.

    • Diabetics often have to inject themselves with insulin.

  • "to inject capital/funds into something": To provide financial resources to a business or project.

    • The investors decided to inject more capital into the startup.

  • "to inject a note of (caution, optimism, etc.)": To introduce a particular feeling or tone.

    • The report injects a note of caution about future economic growth.
Variants and Related Words

  • Injection (n): The act of injecting or the substance injected.

    • The patient received an injection of antibiotics.

  • Injector (n): A device or person that injects something.

    • The fuel injector in the car engine was faulty.
Synonyms
  • Administer: To give a drug or treatment to someone.
  • Introduce: To bring something into use or operation for the first time.
  • Interject: To say something abruptly, especially as an interruption.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Inject into: To add something to a situation or thing.
    • They hope to inject new energy into the team.
Related Idioms
  • Inject new life/blood into something: To make something more exciting, active, or effective.
    • The new manager injected new life into the department.
inject

The nurse prepares to inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

Verb
  1. to insert between other elements
    • She interjected clever remarks
  2. feed intravenously
  3. take by injection
    • inject heroin
  4. force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing
    • inject hydrogen into the balloon
  5. to introduce (a new aspect or element)
    • He injected new life into the performance
  6. give an injection to
    • We injected the glucose into the patient's vein

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