Put

/pʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A throw, typically in a sporting context; specifically, the act of throwing a heavy ball as far as possible.
His put was impressive, landing well beyond the marked distance.
verb
To move or place (something) in a particular position.
She put the keys on the kitchen counter.
To express or state in a specified way.
He put his thoughts into words during the presentation.
To assign or allocate something to someone or something.
The manager put the responsibility for the project on her team.
To set something into a particular state or condition.
Please put the book back on the shelf.

Etymology

From Old English 'puttan', meaning 'to place, to put' (related to Dutch 'potten', 'to put').

Common Phrases and Expressions

put off
To delay or postpone something.
put up with
To tolerate or endure something.
put the blame on
To assign responsibility for a problem or fault.
put into practice
To implement or carry out a plan.
put two and two together
To draw a conclusion based on available information.

Related Words

input
To put data into a computer or system.
output
The result of putting data out from a process.
footage
To put video or film into a specific order or sequence.
close
To put an end to or finish something.

Slang Meanings

To put someone on blast
She put him on blast for his mistakes in front of everyone.
To put out
She says she doesn't put out on the first date.