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.

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