#1 put in v. introduce; "Insert your ticket here". wn #2 put in v. keep or lay aside for future use; "store grain for the winter"; "The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat". wn #3 put in v. break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation". wn #4 put in v. set up for use; "install the washer and dryer"; "We put in a new sink". wn #5 put in v. make an application as for a job or funding; "We put in a grant to the NSF". wn