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Definition put into in British English

put into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to spend a particular amount of time doing something, or to make a particular amount of effort in order to do something

Example

I put a lot of work into the speech.

Synonyms and related words
spend pass fill
2

to improve something by adding a particular quality to it

Example

I want to put some excitement back into my life.

Example

Try and put some enthusiasm into your work.

Synonyms and related words
improve enhance remedy
3

to invest money in something

Example

How much are you prepared to put into the business?

Synonyms and related words
hedge taper have skin in the game
4

to choose someone for a job or position, especially an important one

Example

John had been put into a job that in fact he was born to do.

Synonyms and related words
anoint appoint delegate
5

if a ship puts into a port, it stops there

Synonyms and related words
capsize cast off come about
Definition put into in British English