Pronunciation: /pʊt ɒn/
verb to place something on oneself or someone else
A1 I put on my shoes before going outside.
A2 She put on her favorite dress for the party.
B1 He put on his coat to stay warm in the cold weather.
B2 They put on a fantastic performance at the concert.
C1 The actor put on an incredible portrayal of the character.
C2 The magician put on a mind-blowing show with his illusions.
preposition used to indicate the action of placing something on a surface or body
A1 I put on my coat before going outside.
A2 She put on her favorite dress for the party.
B1 He put on his glasses to read the fine print.
B2 They put on sunscreen before going to the beach.
C1 The actor put on a convincing performance in the play.
C2 The politician put on a show of unity with the opposing party.
formal She put on her best dress for the gala event.
informal I'm going to put on my favorite hoodie and relax at home.
slang Let's put on some tunes and have a dance party!
figurative He always puts on a brave face even in tough situations.
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