insert
Americanverb (used with object)
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to put or place in.
to insert a key in a lock.
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to introduce or cause to be introduced into the body of something.
to insert an extra paragraph in an article.
noun
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something inserted or to be inserted.
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an extra leaf or section, printed independently, for binding or tipping into a book or periodical, especially a leaf or section consisting of an illustration or advertisement printed on different paper.
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any small picture, device, etc., surrounded partly or completely by body type.
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a paper, circular, etc., placed within the folds of a newspaper or the leaves of a book, periodical, etc.
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Movies, Radio and Television. cut-in
verb
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to put in or between; introduce
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to introduce, as into text, such as a newspaper; interpolate
noun
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something inserted
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a folded section placed in another for binding in with a book
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a printed sheet, esp one bearing advertising, placed loose between the leaves of a book, periodical, etc
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another word for cut in
Other Word Forms
- insertable adjective
- inserter noun
- interinsert verb (used with object)
- preinsert verb (used with object)
- reinsert verb (used with object)
- subinsert verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of insert
First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin insertus, past participle of inserere “to put in, insert,” equivalent to in- “in” + ser- (stem of serere “to link together”) + -tus past participle suffix; in- 2
Example Sentences
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And a Finnish project called Fold2 has explored using intricately folded cardboard to make packaging inserts designed to protect products during shipping.
From BBC
As if that wasn’t enough protection, he then pulled out a key from around his neck and inserted it into a lock, turning it three times before the door unlocked and he ushered us inside.
From Literature
A probe that resembles a metal pen is inserted into a container holding the honey and cocoa shells.
From Science Daily
Earlier, India had been sloppy in the field after they had inserted West Indies which had allowed their opponents to post a competitive total.
From BBC
If his defining characteristic weren’t competence, Piggy could easily insert him into a cover of “Manchild” instead of duetting with Carpenter in a performance of “Islands in the Stream.”
From Salon
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