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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
put something in
ˌput sthˈin derived
1. to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used
Syn: ↑install
• We're having a new shower put in.
2. to include sth in a letter, story, etc.
3. to interrupt another speaker in order to say sth
• Could I put in a word?
•+ speech ‘But what about us?’ he put in.
4. to officially make a claim, request, etc
•The company has put in a claim for damages.
5. ~ a (…) performance to give a performance of sth, especially one of a particular kind
•All the actors put in great performances.
6. (also ˈput sth into sth)to spend a lot of time or make a lot of effort doing sth
•She often puts in twelve hours' work a day.
•~ doing sth He's putting a lot of work into improving his French.
related noun ↑input
7. (also ˈput sth into sth)to use or give money
•~ doing sth He's put all his savings into buying that house.
Main entry: ↑putderived
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