deposit

verb C1

Meaning

To place or entrust (an object, sum of money, or resource) into a specific location, account, or institution, often implying a formal or contractual arrangement that ensures security and potential yield; in a broader sense, it can also refer to the act of
💡 While "deposit" is often used in financial contexts, it can also apply to non-material contexts, such as depositing ideas in academic discourse, which may lead to confusion if not clearly specified.

Example Sentences

Please deposit the required documents at the office by Friday .
Researchers deposit samples in the laboratory for further chemical analysis .

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