Meaning & Definition of word "Put"

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    Put

    /pʊt/

    noun:

    • 1. A throw, typically in a sporting context; specifically, the act of throwing a heavy ball as far as possible.
      • Example: His put was impressive, landing well beyond the marked distance.

    verb:

    • 1. To move or place (something) in a particular position.
      • Example: She put the keys on the kitchen counter.
    • 2. To express or state in a specified way.
      • Example: He put his thoughts into words during the presentation.
    • 3. To assign or allocate something to someone or something.
      • Example: The manager put the responsibility for the project on her team.
    • 4. To set something into a particular state or condition.
      • Example: 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 of put

    Meaning: To put someone on blast

    Example Sentence: She put him on blast for his mistakes in front of everyone.

    Meaning: To put out

    Example Sentence: She says she doesn't put out on the first date.