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put in

verb

Definition of PUT 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>
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First Known Use of PUT IN

15th century

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