English Phrase of the Day

Definitions

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put in
1. v. To place inside.
Just put in the key for the ignition and turn it.
2. v. (intransitive) To apply, request, or submit.
I'm going to the bank to put in for a transfer.
3. v. To contribute.
I put in an extra hour at work today.
Despite his success, the comedian liked to put in appearances at some of the smaller venues.
4. v. (intransitive) To call at, arrive at, or enter a place (e.g., to enter a harbor or port)
The ship puts in to port today.
Analysis
put		©
1. v. To place something somewhere.
She put her books on the table.
2. v. To bring or set into a certain relation, state or condition.
Put your house in order!
He is putting all his energy into this one task.
in		©
1. prep. Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.
2. prep.          Contained by.
The dog is in the kennel.
3. prep.          Within.
4. prep.          Surrounded by.

Example Sentences

I don't put in, I don't put out, so to speak.  I put in for a transfer.  I'll have to put in overtime for that one.  How many times have I put in that request for a raise in our salaries, and for more guys out here on the street!  The British were put in the difficult position of having to fill in the gaps, off the record.

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