put

to set aside something, typically time or money, for a particular purpose.

• She puts aside a portion of her salary every month for emergencies.

to place an item back in its original location

• After using the tool, he put it back in its original location.

to adjust the time on a clock or watch to display a later time, particularly by an hour ahead

• To accommodate the new agreement, they put the meeting forward by an hour.

to turn off a light by using a switch to stop it from shining

• Please put the light out so we can rest our eyes.

to install a significant piece of equipment or system in a room or building for use

• The engineer put in a new air conditioning system in the office.

to allocate a sum of money to cover a part of the expense of something

• They decided to put $1,000 towards the construction of the new office.

to exert effort in assisting someone, even when it may cause inconvenience.

• Even in the heavy rain, he was willing to pick me up, truly putting himself out for me.

to set money aside for future use

• She puts aside a portion of her salary each month for future use.

to store something in its usual location or container

• Please put this book away and return it to the shelf.

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.

to convey your ideas and opinions in a clear way, allowing others to comprehend them and recognize your character

• During the meeting, it is important that you put yourself across clearly so that everyone can understand.

Refer to put something in/put something into something

• She put all her time into her research.

to submit a formal application or request to obtain or perform something

• He has put in for a promotion.

to estimate or approximate the cost, size, number, or amount of something.

• We put the cost of the project at about one million dollars.

When you put the phone down, you return the handset or receiver to its resting place when not in use.

• After the meeting ended, he put the phone down and took a deep breath.

to display or convey a specific form of resistance or opposition towards something

• He always puts up strong resistance against unfair treatment.

to elevate something or secure it in an elevated position

• They need to put the lantern up higher so that everyone can see it.

to articulate ideas and opinions distinctly, ensuring that others comprehend them effortlessly

• Her presentation was successful because she could put her ideas across clearly.

to spend the night at a particular location

• When we arrived in the city, our friend offered to put us up at his place.

to experience poor treatment from someone exploiting your helpfulness and goodwill

• He always asks me for help, making me feel like I am being put upon.

to tolerate or endure an unpleasant situation or a person who behaves poorly.

• She put up with the harsh work environment until she found a better opportunity.

to convey an idea distinctly, ensuring it is comprehended by others

• She put her point across clearly using charts, hoping that everyone would understand.

to express a concept or perspective, or to propose a plan or individual, for others to evaluate

• She put forward a new marketing strategy at the meeting.

to arrange and connect the components of an item in their correct positions

• She spent an entire afternoon putting the furniture together.

to spread an untrue statement to many people

• She put rumors about them around the school.

to persuade someone to undertake an action, often something improper or wrong

• He wouldn't do that on his own; someone must have put him up to it.

to note that an individual has committed to donating a specified sum of money as part of a charitable collection

• We put this generous donor down for a monthly donation of $100.

to make someone believe incorrect information as true

• He said he won the lottery, but he was just trying to put something across me.

to place an item you are holding onto a surface or to stop holding a person

• I put the book down to take a break before reading again.

to make someone aware of or acquainted with someone or something that may be beneficial to them

• My friend put me onto a book that she thought would be helpful for me.

to decide to delay an event or activity to a future time or date

• We decided to put the meeting off until next Monday.

to prioritize one thing over another due to its perceived greater significance

• She always puts work before her family, often missing out on activities with her children.

to dedicate a significant amount of time or energy to accomplish something

• She put in several months of time for this project.

to perceive an individual as a certain type, particularly when you are not well-acquainted with them

• At the meeting, they put her down as an expert, even though she was just starting to learn about the field.

to cause someone to undergo an unpleasant or challenging experience

• His parents put him through so much unnecessary pressure; it’s really unfortunate.

to relocate a person to a facility providing collective care, such as a psychiatric hospital or retirement home

• As he required long-term care, the doctor decided to put him away in a nursing home.

to belittle someone, making them feel foolish or insignificant through criticism

• She always likes to put me down in front of colleagues, making me feel worthless.

When an aircraft lands, it is said to put down, and pilots landing their aircraft are also described as putting it down.

• After the plane put down on the runway, the passengers breathed a sigh of relief.

to halt a vehicle to enable an individual to exit it

• At the school gate, he put me down to let me get out of the car.

to attribute a problem or situation to a specific cause

• He put the company's success down to its innovative marketing strategy.

to contribute a remark or interject during an ongoing conversation

• During the meeting, she put in a remark that added depth to the discussion.

to inform someone that you are unable to meet them or fulfill an obligation for them and postpone it to a later date, or to hinder someone from proceeding with something until a subsequent time.

• He had to put off the scheduled meeting due to a busy work schedule.

to divert someone’s attention from what they want or need to focus on

• Their criticism put me off the idea of pursuing that plan.

to cause someone to feel averse to something or someone, or to dissuade them from pursuing something

• Her aloof attitude put me off the idea of going on the trip.

to instruct someone to begin taking a specific medication or consuming certain foods

• The doctor put her on a new antibiotic.

to impose inconvenience or additional tasks on an individual

• I didn't want to put you out, so I decided to handle the matter myself.

to connect an individual via telephone to the intended recipient

• Can I put you through to the manager?

to propose an idea or plan to someone for their consideration or discussion

• He put a new business plan to the board.

to propose an idea or nominate a person for consideration

• At the meeting, he put the plan up for discussion in the next steps.

to temporarily offer someone a place to stay

• I will put my friend up when he comes to town.