put aside
save for a purpose
to save something, especially money or time, so you can use it later for a particular reason.
I try to put aside a little money each month for unexpected expenses.
"put" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "put" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
put
aside
put asideto save something, especially money or time, so you can use it later for a particular reason.I try to put aside a little money each month for unexpected expenses.
down
put downTo move something you are holding and place it onto a table, floor, or another surface.She put down her bag on the chair and sat next to me.
forward
put forwardto suggest an idea, plan, or opinion for other people to think about or discuss, especially in a formal or group setting.During the meeting, she put forward a new strategy to improve team productivity.
off
put offto delay doing something until a later time.I had to put off my dentist appointment because I was too busy.
on
put onto dress yourself in a piece of clothingPut on a jacket, it's cold outside.
through
put throughto connect someone to another person on the phone, usually by transferring the call.Could you put me through to the manager, please?
together
put togetherTo join parts to make something whole, like building furniture or making something from separate pieces.It took me an hour to put together the new bookshelf.
up
put upto allow someone to stay at your home for a short period, usually as a guest.When my cousin visited the city, I put her up for the weekend.
up to
put up toto persuade or encourage someone to do something, especially something they probably shouldn’t doWho put you up to playing that prank on your teacher?
up with
put up withto accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining, even though you do not like it.I can't put up with this noise any longer.
put down
to place something on a surface
To move something you are holding and place it onto a table, floor, or another surface.
She put down her bag on the chair and sat next to me.
put forward
propose (an idea, suggestion, or plan) for consideration
to suggest an idea, plan, or opinion for other people to think about or discuss, especially in a formal or group setting.
During the meeting, she put forward a new strategy to improve team productivity.
put off
postpone
to delay doing something until a later time.
I had to put off my dentist appointment because I was too busy.
put on
wear
to dress yourself in a piece of clothing
Put on a jacket, it's cold outside.
put through
connect by phone
to connect someone to another person on the phone, usually by transferring the call.
Could you put me through to the manager, please?
put together
assemble
To join parts to make something whole, like building furniture or making something from separate pieces.
It took me an hour to put together the new bookshelf.
put up
let someone stay in your home
to allow someone to stay at your home for a short period, usually as a guest.
When my cousin visited the city, I put her up for the weekend.
put up to
encourage someone to do something (often wrong)
to persuade or encourage someone to do something, especially something they probably shouldn’t do
Who put you up to playing that prank on your teacher?
put up with
tolerate
to accept an unpleasant situation or person without complaining, even though you do not like it.
I can't put up with this noise any longer.