put in

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put in

She put in a new light bulb in the kitchen.

Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To place or install something inside a specific location or position: To cause something to be situated within a container, space, or system.
    • To formally submit or present something (like an application, request, or claim): To offer something for consideration or judgment.
    • To interject or contribute a remark in a conversation: To say something, especially as an interruption.
    • To devote time or effort to an activity: To spend a period of time doing something.

  2. Verb (intransitive, followed by 'for'):

    • To make a request or an application for something: To formally ask for a role, benefit, or position.
Usage Examples

  • Verb (transitive):

    • We need to put in a new air conditioner before summer. (To install)
    • She put in a formal complaint about the noise. (To submit)
    • "But that's not true," he put in quickly. (To interject)
    • He put in three hours of practice every day. (To devote time)

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • After the merger, several managers put in for early retirement. (To apply for)
Advanced Usage

  • "to put in an appearance": To attend an event, often briefly or out of obligation.

    • The CEO put in an appearance at the company picnic.

  • "to put in a good word for someone": To recommend someone or say positive things about them to another person.

    • Can you put in a good word for me with the hiring manager?

  • "to put in one's two cents": To offer one's opinion, often when it is unsolicited.

    • Everyone was deciding quietly, but John had to put in his two cents.
Variants and Related Words
  • Input (n/v): Something (such as advice, information, or energy) that is put into a system; to enter data.
    • We value your input on this project.
Synonyms
  • Insert: To put or set into something.
  • Submit: To present for review or consideration.
  • Interject: To say something abruptly, especially as an interruption.
  • Install: To set up for use or service.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Put in for: To apply or request something formally.

    • She decided to put in for the promotion.

  • Put into: To invest (money, time, effort) into something; to express a thought in a particular way.

    • They put a lot of money into the startup.
    • He found it hard to put his feelings into words.
Related Idioms

  • Put your feet up: To relax and rest.

    • After you put in all that work, you should go home and put your feet up.

  • Put your nose to the grindstone: To work hard and steadily.

    • If you want to finish the project, you'll need to put your nose to the grindstone and put in the hours.
put in

She put in a new light bulb in the kitchen.

Verb
  1. to insert between other elements
    • She interjected clever remarks
  2. make an application as for a job or funding
    • We put in a grant to the NSF
  3. set up for use
    • install the washer and dryer
    • We put in a new sink
  4. break into a conversation
    • her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
  5. keep or lay aside for future use
    • store grain for the winter
    • The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat
  6. introduce
    • Insert your ticket here

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