put into

phrasal verb

put into; putting into; puts into

: to use (a certain amount of energy or effort) when doing (something)

He puts a lot of energy into his performances.

: to invest (time, money, etc.) in (something)

We put a lot of money into (fixing up) that house.

Examples of put into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Afghanistan was put into bat after losing the toss and its opening batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran promptly produced an impressive performance, both scoring half-centuries and guiding their team to 118 with no loss from 15 overs. —

Issy Ronald, CNN, 23 June 2024 The skin will then be put into a solution for a few days to begin the tanning and leather process. —

Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024 If signed into law, the bills will immediately be put into effect. —

Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 Here's everything to know about Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn Zodiac signs are put into three categories that define them: cardinal, fixed or mutable. —

Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for put into

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