Meaning & Definition of word "Put"

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.