Related to word: put
Phrasal Verb
to dress oneself in clothes, shoes, make-up, or similar items to cover parts of the body.
She put on a new dress for the party to look especially lovely.
As winter approaches, we need to put on warm clothes.
He always likes to put on moisturizer before going out.
to activate a device or cause it to start playing content, such as a CD or DVD, by pressing a button or switch.
I just need to put the device on to start playing music.
You can put the projector on to start displaying the presentation.
To launch the game, you have to put the disc on and activate it.
to feign a particular emotion or behavior that is not genuine or natural to you.
She tried to put on a brave face, but she was actually very worried.
He put on an air of expertise, but he didn't really know much about the subject.
In such situations, everyone puts on a happy demeanor, but inside, they are quite anxious.
to create or offer something, particularly for others' benefit or for a specific purpose.
The company plans to put on several new products next year.
They put on numerous resources to assist students in their learning.
The community frequently puts on events to offer more interaction for residents.
If individuals or animals gain weight, they become heavier.
Overeating made me put on quite a bit of weight during the holidays.
Her lifestyle caused her to put on a lot of weight in a short time.
If I don't exercise, I can easily put on weight.