put in

verb

put in; putting in; puts in

transitive verb

1

: to make a formal offer or declaration of

put in a plea of guilty

2

: to come in with : interpose

put in a word for his brother

3

: to spend (time) especially at some occupation or job

put in six hours at the office

4

: plant

put in a crop

intransitive verb

1

: to call at or enter a place

especially : to enter a harbor or port

2

: to make an application, request, or offer

—often used with for

had to retire and put in for a pension

—Seymour Nagan

Synonyms

• drill
• plant
• seed
• sow

Examples of put in in a Sentence

put in a crop of winter wheat

Recent Examples on the Web

The state did not previously allow ballot processing until the Friday before Election Day, and did not allow the ballots to be put in scanners early. —Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024

However, this traditionally bipartisan bill has faced significant headwinds this year —including partisan politics, concerns over spending and policy differences between the negotiators — that have put in doubt what will be in the next Farm Bill. —Bill Frist, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

These slippery candies are then put in the freezer for three hours or more—after which, the frozen gummy bears are ready to try. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

Lily in particular has gone above and beyond for the role, putting in real training and learning to climb. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

put in

verb

1

: to make or make as a request, offer, or declaration

put in a plea of guilty

put in for a job at the store

2

: to spend at some activity or place

put in six hours at the office

3

: plant entry 1 sense 1a

put in a crop

4

: to enter a harbor or port

the freighter put in for overnight

Biographical Definition

Putin

biographical name

Pu·​tin ˈpü-tin 

Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952–     president of Russia (2000–08); prime minister (2008–12); president (2012–  )