Definition of put in
transitive verb
1
:to make a formal offer or declaration of
- put in a plea of guilty
2
:to come in with :interpose
- put in a word for his brother
3
:to spend (time) especially at some occupation or job
- put in six hours at the office
4
:plant
- put in a crop
intransitive verb
1
:to call at or enter a place;
especially
:to enter a harbor or port
2
:to make an application, request, or offer
—often used with for
- had to retire and put in for a pension
- —Seymour Nagan
