put; putting
1
a
: to place in a specified position or relationship : lay
put the book on the table
b
: to move in a specified direction
c(1)
: to send (something, such as a weapon or missile) into or through something : thrust
(2)
: to throw with an overhand pushing motion
put the shot
d
: to bring into a specified state or condition
a reapportionment … that was put into effect at the September primaries—Current Biography
e
: to prescribe a specified regimen for
—usually used with on
put her on medication
put him on a diet
2
3
a
: to set before one for judgment or decision
put the question
b
: to call for a formal vote on
put the motion
4
5
6
b
: invest entry 1 sense 1
put her money in the company
7
1
: to start in motion : go
especially
: to leave in a hurry
2
of a ship
: to take a specified course
put down the river
1
: a throw made with an overhand pushing motion
specifically
: the act or an instance of putting the shot
2
: an option to sell a specified amount of a security (such as a stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time compare call sense 3d
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