1. To devote (time, effort, etc.) to a task
2. To put on an application, apply for a job, in a competition, etc.; SYN. submit.

1. When you put something in or put something into a container, storage place, or building, you place it inside. Take out is the opposite of put in/into.
2. When you put money in or put money into a bank or anaccount at a bank, you deposit the money. Put inlinto is the opposite of take out.
3. When you put people in or put them into a prison, hospital, school, or other institution, you take them there or require them to go there.
4. When you put time or effort in or put time or effort into something, you spend time and work hard to accomplish it.
5. When you put money in or put money into something, you contribute money to help pay for something or as an investment you hope will return a profit.
6. When you construct or install something in a building, you put it in.
7. When you cause people to be in a situation, position, or condition, you put them in that situation, position, or condition.