reposit

verb re·pos·it

re·pos·it·ed \-ˈpä-zə-təd, -ˈpäz-təd\ re·pos·it·ing \-ˈpä-zə-tiŋ, -ˈpäz-tiŋ\

Definition of REPOSIT

transitive verb

\ri-ˈpä-zət\ : deposit, store

\(ˌ)rē-\ : to put back in place : replace

Latin repositus, past participle of reponere to replace, from re- + ponere to place — more at position

First Known Use: circa 1641

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