put in

verb

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put in; putting in; puts in

Definition of put in

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

Putin

biographical name

Pu·tin | \ ˈpü-tin

Definition of Putin (Entry 2 of 2)

Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952– president of Russia (2000–08); prime minister (2008–12); president (2012– )

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Verb put in a crop of winter wheat

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