put on

put on
1) PHRASAL VERB When you put on clothing or make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it.

[V P n (not pron)] She put on her coat and went out...

[V P n (not pron)] Maximo put on a pair of glasses...

[V n P] I haven't even put any lipstick on.

Ant:
2) PHRASAL VERB When people put on a show, exhibition, or service, they perform it or organize it.

[V P n (not pron)] The band are hoping to put on a UK show before the end of the year...

[V P n (not pron)] British Airways is putting on an extra flight to London tomorrow...

[V n P] We put it on and everybody said `Oh it's a brilliant production'.

3) PHRASAL VERB If someone puts on weight, they become heavier.

[V P n (not pron)] I can eat what I want but I never put on weight...

[V P n (not pron)] Luther's put on three stone. [Also V n P]

Syn:
4) PHRASAL VERB If you put on a piece of equipment or a device, you make it start working, for example by pressing a switch or turning a knob.

[V n P] I put the radio on...

[V P n (not pron)] I put on the light by the bed.

5) PHRASAL VERB If you put a record, tape, or CD on, you place it in a record, tape, or CD player and listen to it.

[V n P] She poured them drinks, and put a record on loud...

[V P n (not pron)] Let's go into the study and put on some music.

Ant:
6) PHRASAL VERB If you put something on, you begin to cook or heat it.

[V n P] She immediately put the kettle on...

[V n P] Put some rice on now...

[V P n (not pron)] Put on a pan of water to simmer and gently poach the eggs.

7) PHRASAL VERB If you put a sum of money on something, you make a bet about it. For example, if you put ₤10 on a racehorse, you bet ₤10 that it will win.

[V n P n/-ing] They each put ₤20 on Matthew scoring the first goal...

[V n P n/-ing] He'll be back in an hour. I'd put money on it...

[V n P] I'll put a bet on for you. [Also V P n (not pron)]

Syn:
8) PHRASAL VERB To put a particular amount on the cost or value of something means to add that amount to it.

[V n P n] The proposal could put 3p on a loaf of bread.

Ant:
9) PHRASAL VERB If you put on a way of behaving, you behave in a way that is not natural to you or that does not express your real feelings.

[V P n (not pron)] Stop putting on an act and be yourself...

[V P n (not pron)] She had hoped the couple would put on a show of unity...

[V it P] It was hard to believe she was ill, she was putting it on. [Also V n P]


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