Put In

Pronunciation: /pʊt ɪn/

Definitions of put in

verb to place or insert something into a particular position or location

Example Sentences

A1 I put in my contact lenses every morning.

A2 She put in a lot of effort to finish her project on time.

B1 Please put in your request for time off at least two weeks in advance.

B2 The chef put in extra spices to enhance the flavor of the dish.

C1 The company decided to put in a bid for the new construction project.

C2 He put in a lot of hours at the office to meet the deadline for the big presentation.

Examples of put in in a Sentence

formal The new regulations require all employees to put in a request for time off at least two weeks in advance.

informal Hey, don't forget to put in your order for lunch before noon!

slang I'm going to put in for that promotion and hopefully get a raise.

figurative She really put in the effort to make sure the event was a success.

Grammatical Forms of put in

• past tense: put in
• plural: put in
• comparative: more put in
• superlative: most put in
• present tense: puts in
• future tense: will put in
• perfect tense: has put in
• continuous tense: is putting in
• singular: puts in
• positive degree: put in
• infinitive: to put in
• gerund: putting in
• participle: put in

Origin and Evolution of put in

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'put in' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of the Old English words 'putian' and 'in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'put in' has evolved to encompass various meanings such as to insert, to invest, or to contribute. It is commonly used in everyday language to indicate taking action or making an effort.