Put On (Verb)
Meaning 1
Prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; "mount a theater production"; "mount an attack"; "mount a play".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The team put on a fantastic display of fireworks to celebrate the New Year's Eve.
- The school put on a production of Romeo and Juliet for the annual cultural festival.
- The local theater company put on a series of Shakespearean plays throughout the summer.
- The army put on a show of force to deter the enemy from advancing further.
- The museum put on an exhibition of ancient artifacts to commemorate the discovery of the lost city.
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Meaning 2
Carry out (performances); "They turned in a splendid effort"; "They turned in top jobs for the second straight game".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The theater company put on a spectacular show that wowed the audience.
- The orchestra put on a beautiful rendition of the classical piece.
- The team put on an impressive display of skill and strategy.
- The students put on a great performance of the musical, complete with elaborate costumes and sets.
- The dancers put on a high-energy routine that got the crowd on their feet.
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Meaning 3
Put on the stove or ready for cooking; "put on the tea, please!".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Put on the kettle, I'm making some tea.
- Can you put on the coffee, I need a morning pick-me-up.
- Put on the soup, it's been simmering for hours and is finally ready.
- Put on the rice, we'll need it to go with the curry.
- Put on the pasta, it'll be ready in about 10 minutes.
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Meaning 4
Add to the odometer; "He put on 1,000 miles on this trip".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The car put on 500 miles during the road trip to the beach.
- She put on 200 miles on her bike this weekend riding through the mountains.
- The family put on 800 miles driving to visit their relatives for the holidays.
- The delivery truck put on 1,200 miles last week making its usual route.
- The new driver put on 300 miles during his first week of work.
Meaning 5
Apply to a surface; "She applied paint to the back of the house"; "Put on make-up!".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The nurse put on a new bandage to the wound to keep it clean and dry.
- The painter began to put on a coat of primer to the walls before applying the main color.
- The actor put on stage makeup to transform into the character for the play.
- She put on sunscreen before heading out to the beach for the day.
- He put on a fresh layer of wax to the car to protect the paint from the elements.
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Meaning 6
Increase (one's body weight); "She gained 20 pounds when she stopped exercising".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- After having a baby, she put on a lot of weight and struggled to lose it.
- He put on 10 pounds over the holidays from eating too much rich food.
- During her pregnancy, she put on 30 pounds and had to buy all new clothes.
- The athlete put on muscle mass by lifting weights and eating a high-protein diet.
- After quitting smoking, he put on weight and had to start exercising again.
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Meaning 7
Add to something existing; "She put on a sun room".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She put on a new extension to her house last summer.
- They decided to put on a large porch to increase their outdoor living space.
- He put on a skylight in the hallway to brighten up the area.
- The developers plan to put on an extra floor to the office building.
- She put on a sun room at the back of her house to enjoy the garden view.
Meaning 8
Fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The con artist tried to put on a convincing act to deceive the investor.
- She's been put on about the big raise just to keep her working hard.
- They're trying to put on a good show to make people believe their product is better.
- Don't let them put on a front, they're not as nice as they seem.
- The company put on a false image to hide their true intentions.
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Meaning 9
Put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She carefully put on her wedding dress to ensure every fold was in place.
- After showering, he put on a fresh set of clothes.
- Before heading out, she put on her new leather jacket to add an edge to her outfit.
- He struggled to put on his tightest shirt to fit in with the clubbing crowd.
- She decided to put on her sunglasses to hide her sleepy eyes during the early morning lecture.