reposit

re·pos·it

verb

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

Definition of REPOSIT

transitive verb

1

\ri-ˈpä-zət\ : deposit, store

2

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

Examples of REPOSIT

1. <the radioactive waste will be stored on-site until it can be reposited elsewhere>

Origin of REPOSIT

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

First Known Use: circa 1641

Related to REPOSIT

Synonyms: keep, put up, store, stow

Related Words: cellar, garage, hangar, house, warehouse; file, pack, shelve

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Rhymes with REPOSIT

composite, deposit, exposit