put into

phrasal verb

put into; putting into; puts into

: to use (a certain amount of energy or effort) when doing (something)

He puts a lot of energy into his performances.

: to invest (time, money, etc.) in (something)

We put a lot of money into (fixing up) that house.

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His name was put into the missing person database, and a bulletin with his description was distributed to law enforcement agencies around Southern California, investigators said. —

Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 Then the whiskey was put into the Amarone casks for at least six years and finally bottled at a robust 47.3 percent ABV. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025 Evacuation warnings were also put into effect in multiple counties impacted by burn scars as a precaution and remain in place. —

Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 That puts more pressure on him to get outs on balls put into play. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for put into